Job summary
University Of Suffolk Dental CIC
If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be
We want you to be amazing!
Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.
Come and join our amazing team in our brand new state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North East Essex.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of adults and children
Undertake the assessment and treatment planning of service users referred in by medical and dental colleagues.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an
effective way. May undertake more advanced periodontal treatment procedures if trained to do so.
Routine exodontia and/or simple surgical extractions. May undertake more advanced surgical procedures if trained
to do so.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and the delivery of restoration or
replacement of teeth in an effective way. Undertakes a range of restorative techniques utilising developed skills.
Identify commonly occurring emergencies and leads the dental team in the appropriate first line management of
the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date in this area and is able to
[email protected]
advise the dental team. Takes responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management
of medical emergencies within the service
Support the team to ensure that service user care from check-in to discharge is of a high standard and operates
in accordance with CIC policies on the provision of care.
To participate in training and continuing education.
Participate in Clinical Governance, clinical audit, peer review and other quality initiatives.
About us
We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear, we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of adults and children
Undertake the assessment and treatment planning of service users referred in by medical and dental colleagues.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an
effective way. May undertake more advanced periodontal treatment procedures if trained to do so.
Routine exodontia and/or simple surgical extractions. May undertake more advanced surgical procedures if trained
to do so.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and the delivery of restoration or
replacement of teeth in an effective way. Undertakes a range of restorative techniques utilising developed skills.
Identify commonly occurring emergencies and leads the dental team in the appropriate first line management of
the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date in this area and is able to
[email protected]
advise the dental team. Takes responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management
of medical emergencies within the service
Support the team to ensure that service user care from check-in to discharge is of a high standard and operates
in accordance with CIC policies on the provision of care.
To participate in training and continuing education.
Participate in Clinical Governance, clinical audit, peer review and other quality initiatives.
Undertake in-service training as required and to demonstrate and record a commitment to continuing dental
education. To comply with GDC CPD requirements
Maintain appropriate standards of clinical notes in accordance with the University of Suffolk Dental CIC Record
Keeping Policies and FGDP guidance.
The post holder may be asked to undertake duties in other clinics within the Service and other Health service
establishments when required for holiday or sickness relief or temporary redeployment.
Professionalism, Leadership and Management:
To be responsible for promoting the Organisations values and high-performance standards both individually and
as a team, in the achievement of our strategic objectives and priorities
Liaise with the dental team, senior leaders and wider colleagues to maintain the effective running of the dental
service.
To ensure clinical performance and professional development needs are addressed and that the culture of a
learning, innovative organisation delivering high quality clinical services permeates throughout the organisation
To support mechanisms in place to implement systems and monitor organisational learning from untoward
incidents occurring within the social enterprise or from other health care providers.
To develop and maintain knowledge of the clinical landscape, inform service expansion opportunities and support
wider recruitment of a talented workforce
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registerable dental qualification e.g., BDS/LDS
- Hold a full NHS Primary Dental Care Performer number
- GDC registration
- Vocational Training or equivalent VT in the GDS
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification e.g., Diploma in Sedation, Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University of Suffolk
Address
James Hehir building
University Ave,
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 0FS