We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity.
Band C PCDS Specialist Dental Officer
Location: One of the Health Centres, or Clinics in Bristol and the surrounding area; additional duties may be required in the BNSSG catchment area.
Responsibilities:
* Provide emergency and routine dental care for patients with severe oral health issues.
* Deliver care to those who are unable to receive treatment elsewhere within the service.
* Support junior clinicians and Dental Therapists, providing clinical leadership at the service level.
* Mentor and develop the career paths of clinical and support staff.
Specialist Senior Dental Officer – Band C Part‑time (22.5 hrs per week)
Fixed term: 12 months. Salary: NHS Band C.
Responsibilities:
* Provide support and advice, including treatment planning and case discussions on complex patients.
* Perform treatment for patients who cannot be treated by other dental staff.
* Provide domiciliary care and sedation; carry out dental procedures under local anaesthesia as required.
* Take an active role in peer review, clinical governance and audit projects.
Qualifications
* GDC registered dentist, able to provide advanced dental services for Band C PCDS Specialist Dental Officer role.
* GDC specialist registration in Special Care, Paediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry or Oral Surgery for the Part‑time Specialist role.
* Experience working alongside Dental Therapists and in a special care setting, including sedation skills.
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