Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious dentists with good interpersonal and clinical skills to join the Community Special Care Dental Service.

The successful candidate will ideally have current or recent previous experience of working in a UK-based salaried primary-care dental service. They should have established and demonstrable skills in the provision of oral health care for children and adults with special needs. Preferably the candidate will also have experience of domiciliary dentistry, dental screening and dental epidemiological fieldwork. Candidates who have worked in General Dental Services and have an interest in Special Care will also be considered.

We are recruiting for 3 positions:

  • 1 permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week) in Southeast London
  • 2 permanent part time positions (1 role – 15 hours per week and 1 role – 22.5 hours per week) in Southwest London. We will consider someone who can work full time

    • Southeast London position will involve working in the clinics based in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham and Southwest London posts will involve working in the clinics based in Merton, Sutton & Croydon. All 3 roles will provide a domiciliary care for the patients residing in the local area.

    Ability to drive – You should have a clean and current driving licence with access to a car.

    Please advise the posts you are interested in, in the first line of your supporting statement.

    Main duties of the job

    Main duties of the job

  • Working as part of a team and with excellent nursing support, this post will suit a dentist who is committed to providing a high standard of oral health care.
  • Good clinical and patient-management skills will enable the post-holder to achieve a high level of personal job satisfaction.
  • Full registration with the GDC and completed vocational training or equivalence is essential for this post as is eligibility for a NHS performer number. A driving licence and daily access to a vehicle is also essential.

    • About us

    King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across Southeast London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

    We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

    King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

    Date posted

    07 November 2022

    Pay scheme

    Hospital medical and dental staff

    Grade

    Doctor – other

    Salary

    £47,117 to £69,595 a year £47117 – £69,595 PA inc London weighting (pro rata for part time)

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time, Part-time

    Reference number

    213-DH-5042

    Job locations

    Southeast London and Southwest London

    London

    SW9 8RR

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Key areas of focus are:

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Supportive leadership style with ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work of self and others
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to drive, holder of a clean and current licence with access to a car.

    • For informal enquiries please contact Fereshteh Taleifaz, Lead Clinician via email: Fereshteh.taleifaz@nhs.net orBrinthi Dias, Lead Clinician via email: Brinthi.dias@nhs.net

    Candidates will not be shortlisted unless their application provides evidence of how they meet the essential competencies listed in the Person Specification. Please do not submit CVs, applications should be made via the online application form only.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Key areas of focus are:

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Supportive leadership style with ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work of self and others
  • Commitment to CPD
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to drive, holder of a clean and current licence with access to a car.

    • For informal enquiries please contact Fereshteh Taleifaz, Lead Clinician via email: Fereshteh.taleifaz@nhs.net orBrinthi Dias, Lead Clinician via email: Brinthi.dias@nhs.net

    Candidates will not be shortlisted unless their application provides evidence of how they meet the essential competencies listed in the Person Specification. Please do not submit CVs, applications should be made via the online application form only.

    Person Specification

    Shortlisting Criteria

    Essential

  • Completion of foundation training or equivalent
  • A full, clean, current, driving licence
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership style with ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise work of self and others
  • Thorough knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the practice of special care dentistry
  • Understanding of the issues around consent and mental capacity act
  • Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
  • Understanding dental care provision for paediatric dentistry

    • Desirable

  • Supervision of clinical staff

    • Person Specification

    Shortlisting Criteria

    Essential

  • Completion of foundation training or equivalent
  • A full, clean, current, driving licence
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership style with ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise work of self and others
  • Thorough knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the practice of special care dentistry
  • Understanding of the issues around consent and mental capacity act
  • Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
  • Understanding dental care provision for paediatric dentistry

    • Desirable

  • Supervision of clinical staff

    • 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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).