Trust Grade in Restorative Dentistry

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a Trust Grade (DCT1/2) in Restorative Dentistry for a 12-month part-time position. The candidate will work under supervision providing Prosthodontic, Periodontic, and Endodontic care. Essential qualifications include a Dental degree and GDC registration, with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. The role offers access to NHS benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 3+ years post qualification experience is essential.
• Experience in Restorative Dentistry is desirable.
• Ability to establish good working relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide level 2 dental care for specialist hospital based cases.
• Participate in department clinical governance and audit.
• Diagnosis of dental diseases and conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Diagnosis of dental diseases

Treatment planning

Education

Dental undergraduate degree

Registered with the GDC

MFDS qualification

Job description

Overview

Trust Grade (DCT1/2) in Restorative Dentistry

We are excited to be able to offer a 12-month fixed term post to support the department of Restorative Dentistry. The post will be part-time on a Monday and Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the consultants in Restorative Dentistry providing Prosthodontic, Periodontic and Endodontic care in a specialist environment.

The department is part of the Head and Neck Directorate which sits within the Surgical Care Group. The Head and Neck Directorate consists of Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Audiology and has its own dedicated Outpatient setting and Outpatients reception team in York. There is a very supportive managerial team and good administrative and secretarial support.

NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Therefore, please apply early to avoid any disappointment.

Main duties of the job

• Restorative treatment planning to include the use of articulated study models, clinical photographs and mock prostheses.
• Definitive treatment planning and consent processes with consultant input as needed.
• Clinical management of level 2 standard prosthodontic, periodontal and endodontic cases with consultant help and support as needed.
• Examples of cases will include treatment planning and delivery of composite build-ups in wear cases, provision of resin bonded bridges for hypodontia cases and endodontic care for patients at risk of ORN/MRONJ.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the duties listed in 'main duties of the job section', the successful candidate will be expected to provide level 2 dental care for specialist hospital based cases. Duties will include:

• Diagnosis of dental disease and conditions.
• Treatment planning for level 2 cases.
• Level 2 clinical care in prosthodontics, periodontics and restorative dentistry.
• Participation in department clinical governance and audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Dental undergraduate degree
• Registered with the GDC
• Minimum 3 years post qualification

Desirable

• Dental core trainee experience of Restorative Dentistry
• MFDS qualification
• Additional qualification (eg. PG Cert in Endodontics)

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Experience of working in teams
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues

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