COMMUNITY DENTAL OFFICER

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic dental professionals to join our dynamic community dental team at Whittington Health to work in the borough of Brent and Harrow. We are a large organisation providing paediatric and special care dentistry across ten boroughs in north London. You will work alongside our dedicated team including specialists, therapists, and oral health promoters, in fully equipped clinics and be well-supported by an experienced nursing and management team. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and interests in the areas of paediatric and special care dentistry.

Main duties of the job

The Community Dental Officer has the primary care role in the provision of high-quality oral health care to children and adults with complex needs who cannot be treated in general dental services.

In addition to clinical care, the post-holder may be required to participate in screening and epidemiology programmes for children and adults. The post holder would be expected to actively participate in clinical governance, audit and training programmes to improve the quality of service provision.

Job responsibilities

• To provide high quality dental care to referred children who may be dentally anxious with high treatment needs or require special care.
• To provide dental care to adults with disabilities and special needs.
• To participate in epidemiology and screening programmes in schools, nurseries and for special care groups where indicated.
• To contribute to oral health promotion programmes and dental public health activities.
• To manage the dental surgery to ensure that high quality dental services are provided safely, effectively and efficiently.
• To comply with relevant standards and evidence-based guidelines and participate in its Clinical Governance, audit and training programmes.
• To provide clinical cover, when required, in health centres other than their base clinic.
• To communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients, families and carers taking into consideration differences in language, ability and culture.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• BDS
• Full GDC registration
• Eligible for Performers List
• Evidence of CPD related to CDS care
• VT / FT or equivalent

Skills and abilities

• Expertise in paediatric treatment planning and clinical management including inhalation sedation.
• Broad range of clinical skills in the management of adults and children with complex needs.
• Ability to manage difficult or challenging behaviours in patients.
• Ability to liaise with others in providing care for patients.
• Good interpersonal skills and liaison skills.
• Knowledge of good practice, clinical developments and evidence-based dentistry.
• An understanding of clinical governance issues in community dentistry.
• Ability to deal with patients' needs in a caring and sensitive manner.

Experience

• Clinical experience in the Community Dental Service, General Dental Service or Hospital Dental Service; or equivalent.
• Experience in treatment planning and clinical management of young children with anxiety and high treatment needs, including inhalation sedation.
• Broad experience of providing care to children and adults with special care needs.
• Experience of participating in dental epidemiology programmes.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm, drive and commitment.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues within the various teams.
• Ability to take on any type of work in perhaps far from traditional or ideal conditions and prioritise workload.
• Ability to meet the demands of the post and to work under pressure.

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.

£50,512 to £75,767 a year (Per annum pro rata for part time)