Band A dentist

Main area Dentistry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Thursday preferred but some flexibility possible) Job ref -MH-A

Site Sittingbourne Memorial Town Sittingbourne Salary pro rata Closing 27/05/:59

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:

• is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked 'Good' by the CQC;
• is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
• is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
• offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
• and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?

Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.

Job overview

• Are you an experienced dentist?
• Are you looking for a new challenge?
• Do you want to help us make a difference?

If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!

A rare opportunity is available for skilled and conscientious dentists (band A) to join our team in providing dental care for patients with special or priority needs who are without current access to appropriate NHS dental care.

The service provides opportunities to develop innovative ways to provide patient care and offers stimulating career development opportunities.

Clinical care is provided in a variety of clinic settings including inhalation sedation clinics and general anaesthetic centres in local acute hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the provision of professional and efficient dental care of patients as required by the service.
• The post holder will provide appropriate NHS dental care for patients with special needs, those referred into the service by their general dental practitioner or other identified healthcare professional and for those where there is evidence that they would not otherwise receive dental care.
• The post holder will undertake the necessary administrative and management tasks as directed by the clinical lead of dental services.

Working for our organisation So what else?

• This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
• We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
• We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support provided by your clinical lead.
• You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

So what are you waiting for? We can't wait to hear from you, and look forward to receiving your application.

The small print

• Informal visits can be arranged on request.
• We will always appoint the best person for the job, but applications are particularly welcome from candidates from BAME groups which are underrepresented in our service.
• We will offer you our NHS or scottish widows group personal pension.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
• Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Communication and relationship skills

A band A dentist must ensure a professional and ethical level of communication and confidentiality in their day to day activity encompassing the following areas.

Internal

• To work closely with colleagues in the community dental service and adhere to the appropriate service guidelines and referral guidelines outlined by the service.

External

• To liaise with general medical and dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, external agencies and organisations in order to achieve the best possible care for patients.
• To liaise with local hospital maxillofacial departments in order to provide well-co-ordinated care for all patients.
• To work closely with the public, patients and their carers in order to maintain a high quality services to our patients.
• Knowledge, training and experience

A band A primary care salaried dentist should:

• Hold a recognised dental qualification which is registered on the current GDC dental register
• Have completed FD training or equivalent experience unless exempt.
• Have completed sedation training
• Maintain the necessary national competencies for their post
• Maintain their clinical skills and knowledge base throughout their professional career in accordance with CPD recommendations.
• Have the flexibility and clinical ability to ensure equity of access to patient care.
• Have the ability to work within a dental team
• Have good organisational skills
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Have appropriate IT skills
• Analytical and judgment skills

The post hold should:

• Organising and monitoring of clinical activity to provide the most appropriate and effective outcomes for patient care.
• Performance management of service. Identify, set and maintain achievement targets.
• Management of practical issues on a daily basis to provide a safe and efficient working environment.

All of the above to be carried out in accordance with MCH policies and procedures.

• Planning and organisational skills

The post holder should:

• Have well-developed organisational skills working with the clinical lead and network providers.
• Ensure high standard of accessible and appropriate treatment for the child patient and those with additional needs care group.
• Providing assistance and guidance to healthcare colleagues in matters related to the dental care of children and adults with additional needs in the community.
• Represent the dental service in child and special care dental care matters as appropriate.
• Collaborative working with a variety of community and social care professionals.
• Maintain referral and preventative networks.
• Liaise with the children's services team to work with parents, carers and education professionals.
• Physical skills

The post requires highly developed dental skills for assessment and treatment

• To have manual dexterity.
• To be able to undertake clinical procedures which may be time consuming due to the physical, mental or dental needs of the patient
• If necessary, moving and handling of patients from wheelchair to dental chair, either manually or by hoist in line with moving and handling recommendations.
• To have good keyboard skills
• Ability to travel between diverse sites across Medway, West Kent and Swale.
• Responsibility for patient/client care
• Screening, diagnosis, treatment planning and providing treatment for special needs patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospital units and special schools.
• Manage an integrated care pathway.
• Receive referrals from a variety of healthcare professionals. Assess appropriately, prioritise.
• Organising and providing care for patients with special needs, including those with medical, physical or mental disabilities.
• Detailed knowledge and application of contemporary methods of providing dental care, with reference to clinical guidelines and standards of practice. Current knowledge of standards in the field and of NICE guidelines.
• Adherence to the standards of practice and ethics required by the GDC and current legislation.
• Adherence to organisation policies on health & safety, diversity, infection control, smoking/ vaping in the workplace. Knowledge of local standards and policies. General knowledge of organisation and health and safety policy. Appropriate applications and service development.
• Work closely with staff in other dental specialities in the local health economy to develop seamless care within the population.
• Appropriate use of the dental electronic referral system to ensure appropriate patient care
• Responsibility for policy and service development implementation
• Organising and monitoring of clinical activity to provide the most appropriate and effective outcomes for patient care.
• Performance management of service. Identify, set and maintain achievement targets.
• Active participation in audit processes and service improvement.
• Responsibilities for financial and physical resources

The post holder will:

• Maintain up to date supplies of essential dental materials, pharmacy stock. Re-order as necessary.
• Keeping an up to date record of costings etc.
• Timely and appropriate management of dental claims for patient care provided
• Responsibilities for human resources (HR)
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