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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
Salaried Dentist - Band C
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Other
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
184 - KC6609994 - A
Employer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dorset - to be confirmed
Town
Williams Drive, Dorchester
Salary
£94,007 - £108,038 Pro Rata, Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Band C Paediatric or Special Care Dentistry - Dorset

Salaried Dentist - Band C

Job overview

We are delighted to be able invite applicants for our Band C Specialist  position, to join our Consultant-led Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry Teams in Dorset

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, working Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00.  Consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part time position and we’d be happy to talk this through at interview.

We very much welcome informal visits for you to have a look round and meet some of the team; please contact Erica Boulton, tel: 07771 396042 or [email protected] , who would be happy to arrange this for you’

We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have on our patients and services, we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:

  • Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
  • Relocation Assistance

So, come join one of our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Teams in the beautiful county of Dorset.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcome any questions you may have beforehand.

Main duties of the job

This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Dorset.

You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care and general anaesthetic 

The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.

The post will be based at either Dorchester or Poole, although there may be on occasion a need to travel to and work from the other. In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings. 

To give you an overview of what our team feel it’s like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ .

Your new colleagues are in place and waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes a huge difference to people’s lives.

Further information available from our website:

www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/  

Working for our organisation

In addition, the support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive

As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role.  We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.

Working for your organisation

Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:

  • Established public transport networks 
  • Access to beautiful coastal towns, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
  • Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events

Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:

  • Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
  • Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
  • Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
  • Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
  • Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
  • Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
  • Crown indemnity and PAYE
  • No lab bills
  • Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
  • Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
  • Established links with training providers
  • Specialist placements
  • NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and additional Needs including those who are medically compromised. Duties include provision of a full range of  NHS oral health care to patients of the Somerset Primary Care Dental Service.

  • To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required.  To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with Additional Needs.

  • To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues.

  • To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. 

  • To provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters as appropriate.

  • To undertake other appropriate dental work, which is properly assigned, and may involve duties away from the base and surrounding area
  • To maintain close working relationships with other disciplines as related to these duties.

  • To link with other health and social care agencies to facilitate patient-centred service

  • Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery and on domiciliary visit

  • To have a comprehensive knowledge of Trust emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies.

  • To obtain informed consent to treatment and document in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Trust policies.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Primary Dental Qualification (e.g. BDS or equivalent)
  • Full current registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
  • Registration, or eligibility for registration, on the Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry, or be within 6 months of eligibility
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification appropriate to Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry
  • NHS England Performer Number
  • Leadership/management experience and or qualifications
  • Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedStep into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Erica Boulton
Job title
Workforce Development Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07771 396042
Additional information

If you would like to have an informal chat or visit one of our clinics prior to putting in your application,  please contact Erica Boulton, [email protected] or 07771 396042

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