Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our team. The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental care and advice to adult and paediatric patients accessing the Specialist Dental Service. Experience working in Special Care Dentistry would be an advantage; however, applicants with an interest in this area will be considered. All applicants must be GDC registered and have an English NHS performer number. Working days/hours of work would be 37.5 hours across the week - days are negotiable. Interview Date: TBC Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised. Main duties of the job
This role will involve delivery of clinical dental care for patients who are unable to access General Dental Services for a variety of reasons. The Special Care arm of our service delivers care for patients who have a significant medical condition (physical or mental) or a disability which: Prevents the communication of pain and/or giving consent for treatment Prevents acceptance of dental care or treatment to achieve dental health Prevents access to the dental surgery and transfer into the dental chair for treatment Presents a high risk of bleeding, infection, impaired healing, adverse reaction or a medical emergency following the delivery of dental care The Paediatric arm of the service also provides dental care for patients under the age of 16 requiring treatment under conscious sedation or general anaesthetic due to anxiety or high caries rate. The service delivers care across Northampton, Wellingborough, and Corby. We also offer domiciliary care across Northamptonshire, supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Qualified Dental Nurses, and Extended Duties Dental Nurses, Oral Health Promotion Specialist, Senior Leadership, Service PAs, and a countywide administrative team. About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. We focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, supporting opportunity, innovation, development, and growth. Job responsibilities
Our Dental Officers provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people, and those referred to the Service. You need to formulate and provide person-centred and comprehensive dental care in primary care under NHS rules and regulations. Skilled communication with a range of patients and their families or carers will be required, as this role primarily works with patients who have additional needs, some of whom may have communication barriers. Ability to provide conscious sedation would be beneficial. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining clinical and corporate records according to the Trust's records management policies and data quality processes. The postholder must comply with department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision, assist with training and education, and participate in peer review sessions. Training - Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and PDP process. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the GDC, and on a relevant performers list, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Person Specification
BDS NHS experience - min 2 years GDC number Satisfactory completion of Vocational Training or Vocational Training Equivalence. Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Driving licence GA experience Special Care experience Experience of providing care for patients with additional needs Skilled in the management of anxious patients PILS / ILS trained and up to date Qualification / Certificate
BDS Current GDC registration ILS / PILS CDS experience 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. Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our team. The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental care and advice to adult and paediatric patients accessing the Specialist Dental Service. Experience working in Special Care Dentistry would be an advantage; however, applicants with an interest in this area will be considered. All applicants must be GDC registered and have an English NHS performer number. Working days/hours of work would be 37.5 hours across the week - days are negotiable. Interview Date: TBC Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised. Main duties of the job
This role will involve delivery of clinical dental care for patients who are unable to access General Dental Services for a variety of reasons. The Special Care arm of our service delivers care for patients who have a significant medical condition (physical or mental) or a disability which: Prevents the communication of pain and/or giving consent for treatment Prevents acceptance of dental care or treatment to achieve dental health Prevents access to the dental surgery and transfer into the dental chair for treatment Presents a high risk of bleeding, infection, impaired healing, adverse reaction or a medical emergency following the delivery of dental care The Paediatric arm of the service also provides dental care for patients under the age of 16 requiring treatment under conscious sedation or general anaesthetic due to anxiety or high caries rate. The service delivers care across Northampton, Wellingborough, and Corby. We also offer domiciliary care across Northamptonshire, supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Qualified Dental Nurses, and Extended Duties Dental Nurses, Oral Health Promotion Specialist, Senior Leadership, Service PAs, and a countywide administrative team. About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. We focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, supporting opportunity, innovation, development, and growth. Job responsibilities
Our Dental Officers provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people, and those referred to the Service. You need to formulate and provide person-centred and comprehensive dental care in primary care under NHS rules and regulations. Skilled communication with a range of patients and their families or carers will be required, as this role primarily works with patients who have additional needs, some of whom may have communication barriers. Ability to provide conscious sedation would be beneficial. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining clinical and corporate records according to the Trust's records management policies and data quality processes. The postholder must comply with department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision, assist with training and education, and participate in peer review sessions. Training - Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and PDP process. It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the GDC, and on a relevant performers list, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Person Specification
BDS NHS experience - min 2 years GDC number Satisfactory completion of Vocational Training or Vocational Training Equivalence. Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Driving licence GA experience Special Care experience Experience of providing care for patients with additional needs Skilled in the management of anxious patients PILS / ILS trained and up to date Qualification / Certificate
BDS Current GDC registration ILS / PILS CDS experience 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. Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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