About this role
Job summary
To provide clinical care to paediatric patients and patients with special needs due to physical or mental disabilities, as well as supporting domiciliary and prison care when required. To provide clinical leadership in the immediate clinical environment and support members of the team. Act as an ambassador for the Service, promoting the highest standards of excellence in working practice.
Main duties of the job
o To provide tier 2 level dental care for paediatric and special care patients who have been referred into the service and remote triaging for dental patients in pain and patients on the waiting list as directed by the clinical director.
o To provide dental treatment under inhalation sedation (intravenous sedation if required by service need) and general anaesthetic
o To provide dental treatment at HMP prison sites, mobile dental units and domiciliary care as required by service need
o Involve patients in their care and treatment. Offer information, support and motivation to patients regarding oral health, diet and smoking
o To work with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders to provide a seamless care package for KCHFT dental patients
o Monitor the application of clinical governance practice including dental nurse standards, infection control and cross infection
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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Job description Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the UK General Dental council with performer number and not under any restrictions
Desirable
Relevant postgraduate dental qualification
Experience Essential
Demonstrates competency in Level 1 Dentistry (e.g: Routine examinations, restorations, provision of partial and full dentures, root canal treatments, stainless steel crowns using the Hall Technique etc)
Desirable
Experience of working with children and adults with special needs Experience of delivering dental care in a range of dental service settings e.g. mobile dental unit &/or domiciliary setting. Epidemiology fieldwork
Skills and Abilities Essential
Enhanced clinical skills which will support the delivery of services outlined in the service specification
Desirable
Skills to provide dental care under sedation (Inhalation sedation/ Intravenous sedation).
Personal Attributes Essential
Compliance with GDC standards for dental professionals, and knowledge and skills to promote these standards within the clinical team. Understanding of responsibilities with regard to issues such as poor or under performance. Involvement in audit, appraisal and peer review. Commitment to developing and maintaining relevant skills. A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.
Desirable
Interest in clinical research
Management and Leadership Essential
Ability to lead and manage the immediate clinical environment and team.
Desirable
Experience in teaching/ clinical supervision
Knowledge Essential
Legislation affecting Dentistry Dental regulations CQC requirements HTM01-05 Infection Control and other national guidelines relevant to clinical dentistry
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Rainbow Centre
Ashford
TN23 4ER
Employer's website https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)