If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision but also enjoy working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you.
The Special Care Dental Service is part of a countywide service providing NHS Dental treatment to patients on referral, from General Dental Practitioners, GPs and other health and social care professionals. We have clinics across the county, operating Mondays to Fridays, 08:30am to 4:30pm, as well as a domiciliary service.
The role is primarily based in Worthing (2 days) and Chichester (1 day), with one of these days in Brighton (alternate weeks supporting the GA session). Occasional cover at other clinics may be required.
Main duties of the job
a) The post is mainly based at Worthing and Brighton (and Crawley until relocation to Worthing), with outreach activity across all clinics. Flexibility is required, as the successful applicant may be expected to work at any clinic location in line with service needs.
The post holder will liaise with a wide range of teams both clinical and non-clinical under the guidance of the Clinical Head of Service, Consultant in Special Care and Operational Head of Service.
The post holder will be expected to provide dental treatment under local anaesthesia +/- sedation and under day case general anaesthesia sessions. Treatments will include dento‑alveolar surgery and restorative treatment. This will include patients who have a physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, medical, emotional or social impairment or disability or a combination of these factors. The post holder will be expected to treat medically compromised patients.
The post holder will supervise and develop teaching for the whole dental team. Supervise dental therapists, Band A and Band B dentists.
You will work in close co‑operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GDC registration (E)
* Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
* A valid NHS Primary Dental Care Performer Number
* Recognised Professional Dental Qualification
Experience
* Experience in Paediatric dentistry, sedation techniques and general anaesthesia
* Experience of providing dental care for children with co‑morbidities including those with complex medical problems, learning disability, communication and/or behavioural problems
* Experience in Clinical Leadership of staff
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight into own strength/weaknesses and act on feedback
* Ability to work within a team and to co‑operate with all dental and DCP staff
Other
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and training in Paediatric Dentistry.
* Understanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practice
Benefits
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and well‑being
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
* Excellent training, development and research opportunities
* Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staff
* Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
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.
£101,434 to £116,573 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
150-DJ2649-PC-A
Job locations
Special Care Dental Service Worthing
Worthing Integrated Care Centre, 1 Civic Place
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