At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients with special needs.
- Company: Join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Dental Surgeon with experience in managing clinics.
The predicted salary is between 81716 - 95579 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B Senior Dental Officer post at our Cowes Special Care Dental Service within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust. Are you enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills?
We are looking for an experienced and motivated dentist to join our dynamic Special Care Dental Service to deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients, adults and children who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs, social and behavioural limitations, domiciliary dental needs, anxiety management and bariatric care.
Care will be provided to patients referred to or under long-term care of the service, under local anaesthesia, inhalation, intravenous or intranasal sedation and general anaesthesia where appropriate. We are offering the chance to work in our dental surgeries with support of experienced dental nurses and Therapists to assist you in achieving your UDA target and working within NHS Regulations.
Main duties of the job
- Patient examination and diagnosis: Undertake thorough examination of patients and provide a Dental Care Assessment.
- Treatment planning and patient management: Plan and manage 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.
- Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care.
- Dental Care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate.
- Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Person Specification
- Qualifications: Current full Registration as Dental Surgeon with General Dental Council, Foundation (Vocational) Training / equivalence and current Performers List number.
- Experience: Experience of organising, managing and running clinics and support staff, Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and currency within GDC requirements, Experience of dental software (R4 or similar).
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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