Senior Dentist - Band B - Dorset

This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Dorset. You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care and general anaesthetic,

• To work with Special Care and Paediatric dental patients.


• Contribute to the planning, development and day to day operational management of the service.


• Monitor performance activity.
  
  We are looking a GDC registered dentist who has an NHS England performer number, experience of working within primary, community, secondary or general dental care, who is passionate about patient care, shares our values, enjoys their work and is a flexible team player.
  
  Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
  
  This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) positions, working Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part time position and we'd be happy to talk this through at interview.

The annual salary range for this post is £74,126 - £86, 701. Actual salary will be dependent on experience.
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application, for a chat and to meet some of the team, we would be delighted to arrange this for you and welcome you to contact Erica Boulton either via mobile: or email: [email protected].
We have a Primary Care Dental Service Brochure available, which highlights the support we can offer you, please visit our website to view: Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have on our patients and services, we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
+ Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
+ Relocation Assistance
So, come join one of our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Teams in the beautiful county of Dorset.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcome any questions you may have beforehand., The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at either our clinic in Dorchester or Poole, although there may be on occasion a need to travel to and work from the other. In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings.
To give you an overview of what our team feel it's like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ .
In addition, the support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive
Your new colleagues are in place and waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes a huge difference to people's lives.
Further information available from our website:
www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/

Working for our organisation
As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
+ Established public transport networks
+ Access to beautiful coastal towns, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
+ Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
+ Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
+ Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
+ Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
+ Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
+ Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
+ Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
+ Crown indemnity and PAYE
+ No lab bills
+ Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
+ Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
+ Established links with training providers
+ Specialist placements
+ NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions,
• To provide oral health care to patients in the Primary Care Dental Service, including priority groups, people with Additional Needs and other patients who would not otherwise be reasonably expected to access NHS General Dental Services.


• To manage and provide dental treatment under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation as appropriate to skills and experience.


• To provide dental services at the clinic base and be flexible to be able to provide treatments in domiciliary settings and if required at other dental clinics or other hospital settings across the service.


• To be involved in providing epidemiology services and dental screening of school children and other priority groups if required by the service.


• To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.


• To maintain CPD requirements to ensure maintenance on the General Dental Council Register.


• The Senior Dental Officer is recommended to be a member of a registered Professional Protection Society.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion is a priority for us. As a trust we welcome and encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or personal circumstances. We do our best to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.