Head of Children's Dental Service Clinical Lead

States of Guernsey; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The States of Guernsey seek a Clinical Lead for their Children's Dental Service. This role involves strategic leadership, overseeing clinical care, ensuring high-quality dental services for children, and improving health outcomes. The successful candidate will advocate for evidence-based practices and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Attractive relocation policy

Competitive salary

Excellent training support

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK.
• Experience working with children, conducting treatments under general anesthesia.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Children's Dental Service.
• Oversee comprehensive paedodontic treatments.
• Develop health promotion strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Education

B.D.S or equivalent

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

Job summary

TheStates of Guernsey are looking to recruit a Clinical Lead to be the Head of theChildren's Dental Service. The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for theChildrens Dental Service, providing evidence based clinical leadership andsupporting the team to deliver related objectives. The appointee will beresponsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens Dental Service(CDS), working closely with the Practice Manager.

AsClinical Lead they will have a predominantly clinical role with administrativetime. The post holder will need to advocate an appropriate intervention andpreventative-focused service. The new Clinical Lead will need to work to a highethical standard and align with HSC and GDC code of conduct. The appointee willhave overall responsibility for the Oral Health team, working closely with thelead Dentist for this service. The appointee will also oversee the provision ofdental care for the child population of Alderney. The post holder will reportto the Associate Director for Maternity and Paediatrics.

Thepost holder will be expected to work closely with General Dental Practitioners,HSC Senior Management Teams, Senior Clinicians and The Medical Special Group.In addition to Dental Care Professionalsand wider multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues working in AlliedHealth Professions and in Education.

Main duties of the job

A key focus ofthe role is to improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes for CDS patients. Facilitatingequitable accessibility to the service, based on clinical need.

• The appointeewill participation in the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatmentsunder general anaesthesia and sedation.
• The ClinicalLead from time to time will need to liaise with the visiting Consultants inOrthodontics and Oral Surgery.
• The appointee will be responsible for carryingout and overseeing department audits and the provision of School Screening and EpidemiologicalProgrammes.
• The appointeewill be responsible for developing a Health Promotion and Department Strategyto target health inequalities in the school community.
• Representingthe CDS on HSC Committees as and when required.
• There is a requirement toparticipate in the Island wide out of hours Emergency Dental Service, run bythe Guernsey Dental Association.

About us

TheIsland of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay off St Malo,50km from the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernseyhas a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. NearbyIslands include Herm and Sark. Workingin a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you caneffectively work with colleagues across the services. Health and social careprofessionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies,including the third sector and the community.

Weoffer an attractive relocation policy and a competitive salary, excellenttraining, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-lifebalance. As a health professional who chooses to join our team, you can lookforward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership forcolleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
• The Development of the CDS inline with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernsey and HSC.
• Developing a Health Promotion andDepartment Strategy to target health inequalities in the school community andimprove clinical effectiveness and outcomes for patients.
• Providing evidence-basedPaediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the children of Guernseywho fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through theCDS.
• Ensuring all care provided by theother CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, within Service criteria andin line with UK Guidance.
• The promotion and development ofa prevention and appropriate intervention focused service.
• The management of, and clinicalparticipation in, the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatments undergeneral anaesthesia and sedation.
• The provision of School Screeningand Epidemiological Programmes as required by Public Health.
• Supporting and overseeing thedevelopment of a cohesive oral health strategy within the context of generalhealth and linking with other agencies and partners.
• Working with the visitingConsultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
• Liaising with General DentalPractitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and social careprofessionals, managers and other agencies.
• Working with other ProfessionalTeams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinary care.
• Representing the CDS on HSCCommittees as and when required.
• Working with the support servicesto ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
• Identifying their ownprofessional development needs and ensuring that their training and CPD isappropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC andHSC.
• Identifying and implementing theprofessional development needs of the CDS Team in line with their personaldevelopment as well as that of The Service, the requirements of the GDC andHSC.
• Liaising with and reporting totheir Line Manager on a regular basis.
• Maintaining professional linkswith UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
• Active participation in theGuernsey Dental Association and the On-Call Emergency Dental Service.
• Undertaking any other duties thatmay be required from time to time, which are appropriate to their position.
• Ensuring the CDS works inaccordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and The States of Guernsey.
• Provide leadership and haveoverall responsibility for the Departments Clinical Governance, QualityImprovement, Risk Management, Safeguarding and Health & Safety standards asrequired by HSC.
• Regularly meet with the PracticeManager to plan monitoring for the continuous improvement of quality and safetyin the CDS.
• Report annually on the CDSperformance and activity levels.

This job description gives an outline of duties andresponsibilities that the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, itis not intended to be a complete list, as other duties may arise from time totime. It is intended that the job will be periodically reviewed in the light ofdeveloping work requirements. The postholder will be expected to contributetowards that review.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership forcolleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
• The Development of the CDS inline with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernsey and HSC.
• Developing a Health Promotion andDepartment Strategy to target health inequalities in the school community andimprove clinical effectiveness and outcomes for patients.
• Providing evidence-basedPaediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the children of Guernseywho fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through theCDS.
• Ensuring all care provided by theother CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, within Service criteria andin line with UK Guidance.
• The promotion and development ofa prevention and appropriate intervention focused service.
• The management of, and clinicalparticipation in, the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatments undergeneral anaesthesia and sedation.
• The provision of School Screeningand Epidemiological Programmes as required by Public Health.
• Supporting and overseeing thedevelopment of a cohesive oral health strategy within the context of generalhealth and linking with other agencies and partners.
• Working with the visitingConsultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
• Liaising with General DentalPractitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and social careprofessionals, managers and other agencies.
• Working with other ProfessionalTeams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinary care.
• Representing the CDS on HSCCommittees as and when required.
• Working with the support servicesto ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
• Identifying their ownprofessional development needs and ensuring that their training and CPD isappropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC andHSC.
• Identifying and implementing theprofessional development needs of the CDS Team in line with their personaldevelopment as well as that of The Service, the requirements of the GDC andHSC.
• Liaising with and reporting totheir Line Manager on a regular basis.
• Maintaining professional linkswith UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
• Active participation in theGuernsey Dental Association and the On-Call Emergency Dental Service.
• Undertaking any other duties thatmay be required from time to time, which are appropriate to their position.
• Ensuring the CDS works inaccordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and The States of Guernsey.
• Provide leadership and haveoverall responsibility for the Departments Clinical Governance, QualityImprovement, Risk Management, Safeguarding and Health & Safety standards asrequired by HSC.
• Regularly meet with the PracticeManager to plan monitoring for the continuous improvement of quality and safetyin the CDS.
• Report annually on the CDSperformance and activity levels.

This job description gives an outline of duties andresponsibilities that the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, itis not intended to be a complete list, as other duties may arise from time totime. It is intended that the job will be periodically reviewed in the light ofdeveloping work requirements. The postholder will be expected to contributetowards that review.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK.
• Extensive experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs.
• Experience in planning and providing treatments under general anaesthesia.
• An approachable attitude to team members, service users and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent personal management skills and ability to support team members.
• The vision, motivation and enthusiasm to lead and develop the service in line with early intervention and preventative strategies.
• High professional standards, a passion for improving health and follow evidence-based practice.
• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Evidence of leading a quality improvement programme including clinical audit.
• Good IT skills and a knowledge of dental software programmes.
• Experience in managing a department and or recognised line management qualification.
• Experience in providing Inhalation Sedation.

Qualifications

Essential

• B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK
• Two references, including the last employer.

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK.
• Extensive experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs.
• Experience in planning and providing treatments under general anaesthesia.
• An approachable attitude to team members, service users and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent personal management skills and ability to support team members.
• The vision, motivation and enthusiasm to lead and develop the service in line with early intervention and preventative strategies.
• High professional standards, a passion for improving health and follow evidence-based practice.
• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Evidence of leading a quality improvement programme including clinical audit.
• Good IT skills and a knowledge of dental software programmes.
• Experience in managing a department and or recognised line management qualification.
• Experience in providing Inhalation Sedation.

Qualifications

Essential

• B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK
• Two references, including the last employer.

Desirable

• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey
Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

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