Job summary
Do you want to make a difference?
If you are well organised, able to prioritise and work on your own initiative without direct supervision, but also enjoys working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Applications are invited from dentists with an interest in special care dentistry to join our motivated and committed team to provide comprehensive dental care for both adults and children with additional needs
The Special Care Dental Service is part of a countywide service providing NHS Dental treatment to patients on referral. We have clinics across the county, operating Mondays to Fridays, 08:30am to 4:30pm.
The post is based at St Richards Hospital in Chichester, and includes 1 day a week delivering domiciliary care in the surrounding area. Full GDC registration and immediate eligibility for a performer number are essential.
Closing date: 17th April 2023, successful applicants will be invited for interview
Main duties of the job
To provide a full range of dental care for patients who fall within the remit of theSpecial Care Dental Service
- Treating patients as individuals, showing them concern and respect and providing them or their carers (where appropriate) with clear information about their treatment, participating in epidemiological surveys as required.
- Screening client groups as required.
- Domiciliary visits.
- Referring patients to other dental professionals as appropriate.
- Supporting senior colleagues with the treatment of patients under general anaesthetic
To maintain professional and personal competence
To work as part of a flexible operational team
To adhere to all Special Care Dental Service and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures
About us
Special Care Dental Services prides itself in providing an exceptional level of service to its service users and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is able to work, learn and actively contribute within our team. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to providing the highest levels of service to customers.
If you are looking for a challenge and want to join a dynamic team in a friendly and pro-active Trust then this is the role for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a full range of dental care for Special Care Dental Service patients,adhering to General Dental Council standards.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a full range of dental care for Special Care Dental Service patients,adhering to General Dental Council standards.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical Skill
- Evidence of current knowledge of dental techniques & developments
Desirable
- Dental Software (SOE or other)
Qualifications
Essential
- Dentistry BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Inclusion on the NHS England performer list
- Professional Indemnity
Experience
Desirable
- Special Care Dental Experience
- Experience of working with a dental therapist /oral health promotion team
- NHS Experience
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical Skill
- Evidence of current knowledge of dental techniques & developments
Desirable
- Dental Software (SOE or other)
Qualifications
Essential
- Dentistry BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Inclusion on the NHS England performer list
- Professional Indemnity
Experience
Desirable
- Special Care Dental Experience
- Experience of working with a dental therapist /oral health promotion team
- NHS Experience
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.
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
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).
