Job overview

The post holder will provide a high standard of care and comprehensive range of specialist dental treatments and preventive advice/support within the General Dental Council scope of practice for dental therapist and hygienists – oral health practitioner specialist. Specialist clinical treatments including restorative, paediatric exodontia, periodontal and preventive procedures, according to the prescription and treatment plan, under the direction of a dentist. Maintain clinical records.

To undertake oral health instruction, information and advice to be given to specific client groups with complex needs, provide clinical supervision of dental nurses and students when giving oral health education, advice and training and undertake equipment testing when required.

Hours per week: 17.5

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To provide a wide range of specialised dental & preventive procedures within the remit and full GDC scope of practice for dental therapists and hygienists, to specific client groups, under the direction of a dentist;

To take responsibility to assess and analyse a range of options in changing patient circumstances & take appropriate action within the treatment plan.

Provide dental and oral care for patients with complex needs, supporting the prescriber

Maintain contemporaneous clinical patient notes/records

Manage own workload within templated appointment times and clinics

Maintain high standard of infection control.

Communicate with patients who have complex needs & communication issues.

Maintain training and development in clinical skills, knowledge and competencies for the role.

To maintain professional standards

To maintain the Trusts values and behaviours

Assist in service audits when required

To work across clinic locations when required

To work within service specifications of the contracts – currently special care and paediatric exodontia contracts

Participate in service development and meetings.

For Full details please see JD & PS

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.