Overview
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of community dentistry? Join our dynamic team at the Dorset and Somerset Primary Care Dental Service, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care under the leadership of a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry. This position is primarily clinical, with some management and leadership responsibilities, and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our clinical leadership framework.
You will work alongside senior colleagues and the wider dental team to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care within our community dental service, and you will support and mentor those new to or progressing through their dentistry careers.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality clinical care within our community dental service, in collaboration with senior colleagues and the wider dental team.
* Support and mentor staff and trainees, including Specialist Trainee Registrars and dental nurses with additional qualifications in conscious sedation and dental radiography.
* Contribute to the expansion of the clinical supervision framework and participate in service development activities.
* Provide services across our sites, including general anaesthesia at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, and inhalation and intravenous sedation in most clinics.
* Collaborate with the Paediatric and Special Care Managed Clinical Networks for the South West and engage with local dental committees and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience
* Specialist clinical skills in community dentistry and a track record in leadership/mentorship within a dental team.
* Experience with general anaesthesia services and sedation (inhalation and intravenous) across multiple clinics.
* Training and involvement with SAAD-accredited inhalation sedation and related competencies.
* Experience with dental therapists and commitment to developing and supporting more therapists in the future.
* Willingness to travel to different clinics within Dorset and Somerset as required.
Location and travel
Based in one of our welcoming Dorset clinics, with occasional travel to other locations. Flexible working options are available to help you balance work and life.
Benefits and environment
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
* Access to Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and NHS-specific perks.
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