Job summary
- Main area
- Dental Services
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - B
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This post will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Aylesbury and Monday and Wednesday in Milton Keynes. 8.45am - 4.45pm working hours)
- Job ref
- 333-D-MK-SDO-0001
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brookside Dental Clinic,
- Town
- Aylesbury,
- Salary
- £78,573 - £91,903 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Dental Officer
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - B
Job overview
Milton Keynes Community Health Services
Senior Dental Officer Band B
Full Time Permanent
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced people for the post of Senior Dental Officer. You will be working across the Community Dental Services in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes .This post will be Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in Aylesbury and Monday and Wednesday in Milton Keynes.
Central and North West London Community Dental Services is a relatively large service with approximately 60 members of staff. They provide NHS dental services to vulnerable groups within the community which includes provision of special care and paediatrics including treatment under sedation, GA and on a domiciliary basis. The service is also involved in postgraduate dental training. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting. Candidates will have drive and enthusiasm for service development and improvement to include the teaching, supervision and line management of staff. Candidates will be expected to hold the Bachelor in Dental Surgery qualification or equivalent, hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and have full GDC registration. Applicants must also have an NHS performer number, be on an Appropriate Performers List or eligible to apply.
Interview Date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the provision of oral health care for priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias.
Services the post holder will provide include dental care under sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
The post holder will contribute to and provide leadership, management and training.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a generous annual and study leave entitlement, NHS pension scheme, support with relocation expenses for up to 8K (subject to eligibility) and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as various staff discounts, a cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.
Salary sacrifice schemes
Study discounts for staff
Flexible working
Interest free loans – season tickets and car parking
Weekly paid bank work
Fitness and Wellbeing
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Professional Duties
Communicates with a range of patients and families and user groups on complex clinical issues and/ or in difficult situation.
Communicates with the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner, which inspires confidence, motivation and teamwork
Communicates with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health and oral health care
Demonstrates a professional clinical approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities
Has sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal professionally with issues of poor or underperformance in colleagues and other members of the dental team
Up to date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the general dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning.
Attend mandatory training as required by MKCHS and BPDS
Have a full registration with the General Dental Council
Have undertaken vocational training or be able to demonstrate equivalence
Have an NHS Performer number or be eligible to apply for one
Take responsibility for personal development
Have a commitment to high professional standards
Be able to travel to work at other CNWL and Thames Valley sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs
Leadership Responsibilities.
Responsible for day to day leadership and management of dental clinics including supervising staff, resolving local concerns and complaints, ensuring all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Maximises both individual and clinic activity and ensure the most effective use of resources through efficient management of time and appointment booking
Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative and financial frameworks to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
Provides professional and operational leadership to the dental team
Provides leadership and training in specific areas to a range of staff
Understands responsibility for health and safety issues and can advise others in the service on these issues
Has an active role in clinical, organisational and strategic governance, this may include management of meetings, projects, rotas, incidents, complaints and audit
Produces reports and information as required
Attends various relevant meetings such as clinical governance or operational meetings
Has an active role in ensuring safeguarding concerns are reported and followed up in the clinical team in line with protocol.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent professional dental qualification
- Full registration with the GDC
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Vocational Training Certificate / Number or Equivalence
Desirable criteria
- Additional registrable dental postgraduate qualification or working towards one
Experience
Essential criteria
- Planning and managing care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues
- Experience of working in salaried and specialised services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of providing dental care in prisons/secure settings
- Experience in treatment of patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia
- Experience in teaching/training/mentoring staff
- Experience of working in a variety of dental settings e.g. domiciliary, secure units, hospital
- Experience of carrying out screening or epidemiological work
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
- Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
- Experience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of the provision of dental care in secure settings
- Ability to work in a team and build and sustain partnerships
- Supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate staff and create a patient focussed working environment
- Able to work independently under pressure and use initiative
other
Essential criteria
- Have NHS Performer number
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a car
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Keri Stephenson
- Job title
- Operational Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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