Senior Dental Officer

Job overview

Milton  Keynes Community Health Services

Senior Dental Officer Band B

Full Time Permanent

We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced people for the post of Senior Dental Officer. You will be working across the Community Dental Services in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes .This post will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Aylesbury and Monday and Wednesday in Milton Keynes.

Central and North West London Community Dental Services is a relatively large service with approximately 60 members of staff. They provide NHS dental services to vulnerable groups within the community which includes provision of special care and paediatrics including treatment under sedation, GA and on a domiciliary basis. The service is also involved in postgraduate dental training. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting. Candidates will have drive and enthusiasm for service development and improvement to include the teaching, supervision and line management of staff.  Candidates will be expected to hold the Bachelor in Dental Surgery qualification or equivalent, hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and have full GDC registration. Applicants must also have an NHS performer number, be on an Appropriate Performers List or eligible to apply.

Interview Date to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in the provision of oral health care for priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias.

Services the post holder will provide include dental care under sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.

The post holder will contribute to and provide leadership, management and training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Professional Duties

Communicates with a range of patients and families and user groups on complex clinical issues and/ or in difficult situation.

Communicates with the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner, which inspires confidence, motivation and teamwork

Communicates with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health and oral health care

Demonstrates a professional clinical approach, including participation in    appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities

Has sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal professionally with issues of poor or underperformance in colleagues and other members of the dental team

Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the general dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning.

Attend mandatory training as required by MKCHS and BPDS

Have a full registration with the General Dental Council

Have undertaken vocational training or be able to demonstrate equivalence

Have an NHS Performer number or be eligible to apply for one

Take responsibility for personal development

Have a commitment to high professional standards

Be able to travel to work at other CNWL and Thames Valley sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs

Leadership Responsibilities.

Responsible for day to day leadership and management of dental clinics including supervising staff, resolving local concerns and complaints, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.

Maximises both individual and clinic activity and ensure the most effective use of resources through efficient management of time and appointment booking

Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative and financial frameworks to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team

Provides professional and operational leadership to the dental team

Provides leadership and training in specific areas to a range of staff

Understands responsibility for health and safety issues and can advise others in the service on these issues

Has an active role in clinical, organisational and strategic governance, this may include management of meetings, projects, rotas, incidents, complaints and audit

Produces reports and information as required

Attends various relevant meetings such as clinical governance or operational meetings

Has an active role in ensuring safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up in the clinical team in line with protocol.