Job summary
Dentist, Band A - Fixed term for 12 months - with a potential to become permanent
Hours - 22.5 hrs per week (days to be negotiated)
Salary - £47,653 to £71,479 depending on experience
We are looking for a confident, competent colleague who will join our dedicated dental team. The dentist will be based at Castle Circus Health Centre, Torquay but may have to work at other locations as required. It is therefore essential that the applicant is able to drive, has a UK driving licence and a car for travel.
We offer a very supportive environment geared to professional and personal development to support your success in the above role. Accredited supervised clinical practice in provision of treatment with Conscious Sedation both Inhalation and Intravenous is available in order to support independent practice in Conscious Sedation.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and self-motivated team players with the presence and credibility to generate and maintain commitment and support from other members of the team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills.
Full GDC registration and a performer number to work in the Primary dental care setting are essential requirements for this role. The successful post holder will be keen to develop their skills in managing people with a wide range of special needs.
Informal enquiries to Dental Clinical Director:
Dr Firoozeh Curran
Main duties of the job
- Full range of treatment for adults and children whose special needs have prevented them from accessing dental care through the General Dental Service.
- Urgent dental care for patients who have been unable to access treatment with a general dental practitioner to resolve acute problems appropriately, this includes extractions and permanent restorations.
- Undertaking epidemiology field work when required, training will be provided.
- The provision of professional advice and support to other health workers and appropriate liaison with other dental care professionals i.e. GDS and Hospital colleagues.
- Treatment carried out under sedation (subject to appropriate experience and/or additional training and support).
- Administration associated with these duties including keeping comprehensive contemporaneous records
- Domiciliary care and provision of care on the Mobile Dental Unit depending on the need of the service
- Responsible for facilitating access to care for vulnerable children and adults. This will include facilitating access to oral care with other dental services (e.g. GDS and secondary care services), delivering care directly to these groups and delegating to other clinical staff within CDS appropriately.
This role may be extended to include the delivery of oral care to more complex patients. This may extend the competencies required to deliver this care and thus facilitate a Band A dentist to progress to the first increment of Band B.
About us
Why Work With Us
The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon and Cornwall with miles of sandy beaches, glorious gardens, and bustling towns to discover. In our main areas of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, you'll find lots to see and do. And you're also within easy striking distance of many of Devon's other prime attractions such as Dartmoor National Park and Dartmouth and Exeterwhich isthe vibrant capital of Devonjust a 30-40-minute trip away from Torquay
Torbay & South Devon Community Dental Service has 2 centres in the following locations: Torquay & Newton Abbot. The main focus of the service is dentistry for people with additional needs with all the accompanying aspects. All our dentists are expected to provide urgent care to local people who cannot otherwise access dental care. More details can be found in the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
- Responsible, jointly with the Clinical Director, for demonstrating and further developing the vision, mission and agreed values that guide the service in its work
- Responsible, jointly with the Clinical Director, for delivering activity to contribute to the requirements of the Community Dental Service (CDS), Service Level Agreement (SLA) with commissioning organisations
- Responsible for delivering access oral care which includes urgent care appointments, and follow up appointments to resolve acute problems: this includes extractions and permanent restorations
- Responsible for delivering single full courses of treatment to facilitate less complex patients accessing GDS care, when it is agreed that capacity exists
- Responsible for contributing to the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the CDS
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with policies, protocols and procedures as set by the CDS, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) and other external bodies including the Department of Health (DoH), the General Dental Council (GDC), CQC, COSHH and HASAWA.
Main duties of the job - please also see job description and person specification
Working alongside a dedicated and motivated team you will be responsible for the provision of dental care for patients of all ages who have additional needs. All dentists contracted to work in the CDS are responsible for complying with the requirements of the Terms & Conditions of Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments. This includes, among other requirements, the requirement to evidence the set of competencies appropriate to the role of each individual dentist, as stated in schedule 7 of the full Terms & Conditions.
A primary dental qualification i.e BDS registered with the General Dental Council of the UK or equivalent is essential for this post along with an NHS performer number.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy on a daily basis and must be able to communicate effectively with:
Dental & Medical staff
Other professionals within clinics, hospital, special schools etc.
Support /Clerical staff
Management and other disciplines
Patients/Relatives/Carers
Dental Laboratories
Hospitals both in and out of the district
About your new team and department
At full establishment Community Dental Service will have a clinical team comprised of :
Clinical Director
Band C dentists (Special Care and Paediatric)
Band A & B Dentists
Dental Therapists
Supported by our:
Service Manager / Senior Dental Nurse
Oral Health Educators
Dental Nurses and A&C staff
Patients are referred from other health care professionals to the service. The CDS also facilitates access to oral care services for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Oral care is delivered via two fixed bases in Torbay and Newton Abbot, the day surgery unit at Torbay Hospital, a self-drive Mobile Dental Unit (MDU), and domiciliary care for those who fit the remit of the service.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- registered with the GDC
- On a performers list or meet requirements to be on one
- Valid work permit to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of Fieldwork in dental epidemiology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Castle Circus Health Centre
Abbey Road
Torquay
TQ2 5YH