Dental Officer - #145905

Job Overview

Dental Officer Band A

Full Time and Less than full-time will be considered

Eaglestone Health Centre

Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) is looking for enthusiastic and conscientious dentists with excellent interpersonal skills and interests in all fields of dentistry. You will be joining a team that is responding to change, redesigning services, committed to a patient-focused NHS and developing innovative solutions to improved access and oral health. BPDS has a dynamic team that includes Specialists, Dental Therapists, and Dental Core Trainees.

The post holder will have full registration with the GDC. The post will involve providing dental care to people of all ages including those with special needs, physical disabilities and other priority groups. This will include: treatment under inhalation sedation, providing domiciliary care, and the treatment of patients in prison/secure units. The postholder may also be involved in treatment under IV sedation, general anesthesia and providing epidemiology fieldwork. Opportunities may be available to be involved in the training of junior staff such as a Dental Core Trainee.

Main duties of the job

• Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients
• Obtain informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures, including the taking of radiographs, from the patient or an adult with parental authority and give a treatment plan
• Record all aspects of clinical examination, relevant medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system provided.
• Complete all computerised and written records necessary for the reporting of clinical activity and to ensure the collection of all patient charges due.
• Only prescribe appropriate medication from the dental formulary
• Follow all elements of the CNWL Clinical Governance policies. Particular emphasis is placed on those relating to cross infection control, Health & Safety, patient confidentiality and data protection. All radiographs should be justified, reported and an appropriate recording made in the radiograph log book to maintain radiographic quality assurance.
• Participate in clinical audit and peer review programmes relating to activity undertaken for the Dental Service.
• Undertake not to divulge to any third parties information relating to security access to the building, rooms, equipment and monies, as well as the Dental Service telephone numbers at the clinic.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.

We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.

• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sponsorship for International candidates
• Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
• Study discounts for staff
• Flexible working
• Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
• Competitive Bank Rates
• Fitness and Wellbeing
  
  

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To communicate with the clinical team and peers in an appropriate manner.
• To demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC.
• To take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal.
• Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
• Provide supervision and assist with annual appraisals for staff.
• Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the General Dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning
  
  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
• Full registration with the GDC
• NHS Performer number
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Current or recent experience working as a dentist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
• Ability to diagnose, manage and treat urgent dental problems for both children and adults
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Clerical experience of using dental software packages.
• Previous experience in working for urgent care dental services
• Understanding of telephone triage
• Previous experience in carrying out remote telephone and video consultations
• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
• Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
  
  

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
• Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing about difficult matters and in difficult situations
• Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
• Ability to negotiate & influence where appropriate
  
  

Personal disposition

Essential criteria

• Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
• Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively
• Flexibility to ensure service provision
• Time management skills
• Positive attitude
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Willing to work out of hours evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays at short notice