Job overview
The senior therapist is an integral part of the workforce within the dental services in primary care.
The post holder will:
• Be responsible for the delivery of advanced, highly specialist and complex dental care.
• Works largely autonomously, referring to Dental consultants where deemed necessary or at pre agreed intervals.
• Will have a responsibility to supervise clinical training at a specialist level for other clinical staff and provide professional
advice based on clinical experience and training.
• Must be prepared to communicate teaching and development goals to other staff both within the clinic and as part of a
wider teaching programme.
• Undertake these teaching, supervision mentoring and assessment roles where required and promotes a culture of learning.
• Provide direct access when appropriate. To include preparation of treatment plans to ensure the delivery of effective dental
care.
• Often be the first point of contact for patients who are undergoing treatment.
• Responsible for alerting the supervising consultant to any concerns highlighted by the patient or indeed noted by the
therapist themselves.
Although accountable to the dental Consultant for ensuring safe and effective clinical care and patient management, the job
holder is accountable for their own actions without direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Planning and Design
• The Therapist is responsible for the organisation and running of clinics and is also responsible for a wide range of support
systems in place such as language line, which contribute to an effective and successful patient experience:.
• Responsible for planning and organising:
➢ Own workload
➢ Prioritising patient appointments
➢ Clinical diaries and liaison with consultants
Operational
• Responsible for a group of patients undergoing complex, highly specialised, multidisciplinary dental treatment.
• Use advanced knowledge and skills to assess clinical situations and select and adapt appropriate complex techniques to
adapt the treatment to the specific needs of the patient.
• Provide a range of specialised dental care within Hospital and other peripheral settings.
• Responsible for prolonged periods of time undertaking detailed work with high levels of precision and accuracy. Use
highly developed physical skills to use a range of precision tools and equipment for dentistry intervention. Routine use of
expensive specialised equipment.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy.
2. Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Therapist.
3. Certified Competence of Extended duties.
4. Member of an appropriate medical protection society.
5. Use of the English language to a high level as an integral part of excellent, effective written and verbal communication.
Desirable criteria
6. Evidence of further Education.
7. Ability to overcome language and communication barriers.
8. Knowledge of the Hospital, general and community dentistry.
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
9. Previous experience of treating a range of patients with special care requirements, requiring complex treatments
10. Proven leadership skills in managing change in clinical settings.
11. Can demonstrate a good record of achievement in developing clinical practice.
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of dental therapy practice in a GDS, Community Dental Service or Hospital Service.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
13. Experience of working as part of, and lead a small team.
14. Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used.
15. Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
Desirable criteria
16. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
17. Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
18. Shows empathy and compassion towards others
19. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
20. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
21. Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
Other essential crteria
Essential criteria
22. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
23. Current clean full driving licence.
24. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (as relevant to the Post).
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable