Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Oxford is seeking a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry to lead the delivery of dental care services. This role involves clinical leadership, treatment provision under sedation, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent, relevant postgraduate qualifications, and must be on the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry. A competitive pension scheme and staff accommodation are included among the benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave, increasing to 32

NHS Discounts

Staff accommodation

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration required.
• On the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry or eligible.
• NHS performer number needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead dental care delivery to Special care patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and training to staff.
• Develop relevant protocols for dental care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Sedation techniques

Medication management

Education

Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

CCST in Special Care Dentistry

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Specialist in Special Care Dentistry? Based from East Oxford Dental Clinic you will work across Oxfordshire Community Dental Service to lead on the delivery of dental care to Special care patients including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia. You will provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting. You will be comfortable with service development and improvements to include the teaching and supervision of staff. This is a 12-month fixed term post to cover maternity leave. You will be employed by Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS), part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) and will provide dental care to special care adults using a variety of treatment modalities including inhalation and intravenous sedation, general anaesthetic, and domiciliary care.

You will be expected to provide oral health care to these special care groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, severe mental health illnesses and the severely medically compromised.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of dental care to Special care patients across Oxfordshire Community Dental Service, including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia.
• Provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry, including development of protocols and training/mentoring of staff.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting; contribute to service development including teaching and supervision of staff.
• Travel throughout Thames Valley as required; assist in planning and clinical leadership of the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service.
• Liaise with OHFT colleagues, local General Dental Practitioners and other health and social care professionals as appropriate.
• Provide oral health care to special care groups (e.g., people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, severe mental health illnesses, and the severely medically compromised) using a range of treatment modalities including inhalation and intravenous sedation, general anaesthetic, and domiciliary care.
• Be proficient in diagnosis, treatment planning, consent and treatment as appropriate for special care patients referred to the service.
• Hold responsibilities for training and supervision of staff in special care dentistry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent; relevant postgraduate qualification; full GDC registration.
• On the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry, or eligible for entry within six months of the date of interview.
• CCST in Special Care Dentistry (or eligible for entry within six months of the date of interview).
• NHS performer number; on an Appropriate Performers List or eligible to apply.
• Be prepared to be on the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry (as applicable).

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 32 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Staff accommodation
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

You must be in possession of (or demonstrate eligibility for) a CCST in Special Care Dentistry and be on the GDC specialist list for Special care Dentistry, or eligible for entry within six months of the date of interview.

For a detailed job description and person specification please see the attached documents.