Overview
This role is offered on a permanent basis and is part-time, 22.5 hours per week. The post is with Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Community Dental Services, supporting the Dental Practice in Springbank, Cheltenham. You will be part of an experienced team delivering care in a general practice setting with a variety of patient cohorts, including adults and children.
Responsibilities
* Provide a range of clinical, restorative or preventative procedures to patients without direct supervision, or under the direction of dentists within the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Service, and under direct access to defined patient groups.
* Plan the management of patients, including those with additional needs, paediatric patients and patients with moderate to severe anxiety, taking into account physical and social needs.
* Maintain patient records following delivery of care.
* Provide oral health advice, oral health plans and instruction to specific client groups with complex needs, and provide advice to parents and carers.
* Carry out a broad range of clinical procedures to a high standard and comply with relevant local and national guidance.
* Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their carers, including in highly complex situations.
* Provide clinical day-to-day supervision to dental nurses and apprentice/trainee dental nurses.
Qualifications and Experience
* Dental Therapist Advanced Practitioner with Direct Access experience.
* Experience delivering a wide variety of treatments under the direct access model.
* Ability to work with both adult and paediatric patient groups.
About the Employer
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Service. The Trust supports staff development and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace. Visa sponsorship information can be found on gov.uk for applicable roles.
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