263892 Assistant Clinical Director , Unscheduled Care, Access & Vulnerable Groups

NHS Scotland

Chalmers (IN)

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USD 74.000 - 101.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lothian invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Director in Unscheduled Dental Care, Access & Vulnerable Groups, based at Chalmers Emergency Dental Centre (1 WTE, 37.5 hours per week). You will provide care to a wide range of patients and lead clinical governance across the service.

The role requires a BDS or equivalent, GDC registration and substantial experience in General Dental Practice or Public Dental Service, with leadership and a commitment to improving access for vulnerable

Competenze

Hold a BDS or equivalent dental qualification.
Be GDC-registered.
Hold a current NHS List Number.
Experience in General Dental Practice or Public Dental Service.
Experience in urgent and emergency dental conditions.
Evidence of leadership and multidisciplinary working.
Excellent communication, leadership and patient management skills.
Be adaptable and motivated for a busy service.

Mansioni

Provide clinical leadership and support to multidisciplinary teams.
Support the Clinical Director in service delivery and development.
Line manage clinical team members.
Conduct appraisals and promote professional development.
Lead service improvement projects and quality initiatives.
Ensure governance compliance with NHS standards.
Work with Unscheduled Dental Care, Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry for equitable access.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Patient management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Service improvement

Adaptability

Formazione

BDS or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Lothian NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) post based in Chalmers Emergency Dental Centre.

Assistant Clinical Director

Unscheduled Dental Care, Access & Vulnerable Groups

1 WTE (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: PDS Band C Dentist (Pro rata where applicable and dependent upon previous experience)

The Role

The successful candidate will provide care to a wide range of patients, including those with:

Physical, sensory, intellectual or learning disabilities
Mental health conditions
Complex medical conditions
Social vulnerability and exclusion
Significant dental anxiety
Paediatric dental care needs

You will provide treatment independently whilst supporting, mentoring and supervising less experienced clinicians, including Dental Core Trainees and Dental Officers, within urgent care, prison and outreach settings.

A High Degree Of Competence In The Diagnosis, Assessment And Immediate Management Of Urgent And Emergency Dental Conditions Is Essential. Applicants Should Demonstrate Familiarity With Current National Guidance, Including

SDCEP guidance for the Management of Acute Dental Problems
Dental Trauma Guidance
Relevant Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and NHS Lothian guidance relating to urgent dental care

You will work closely with colleagues across Unscheduled Dental Care, Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry to ensure seamless and equitable access to services.

Leadership And Management Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and support to multidisciplinary teams
Support the Clinical Director and Clinical Service Manager in service delivery and development
Deputise for the Clinical Director when required
Line manage members of the clinical team
Conduct appraisals and support professional development
Lead service improvement projects and quality initiatives
Contribute to strategic planning for services across the portfolio
Provide clinical governance leadership across the service, ensuring compliance with NHS Lothian and national standards
Lead and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities
Support the investigation of incidents, adverse events and complaints, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into practice
Contribute to risk assessment, risk mitigation and patient safety initiatives across the service
Ensure that appropriate clinical policies, protocols and governance processes are implemented and maintained

The post holder will have a key role in maintaining and developing high standards of clinical governance across the service. This will include supporting quality assurance, clinical effectiveness, patient safety, risk management, audit activity, incident review, complaints management and the implementation of local and national policies and guidance. The successful candidate will be expected to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and reflective practice across all service areas.

Access & Vulnerable Groups

Role

A key aspect of this role involves supporting dental services for underserved and vulnerable populations. This may include providing care within:

HMP Edinburgh
HMP Addiewell
Homeless healthcare settings
Drug and alcohol recovery services
Other outreach locations across Lothian

Previous experience working with socially excluded populations is desirable.

Dental Anxiety Management

Improving access to dental anxiety management services has been identified as a key priority within NHS Lothian. Responsibility for this portfolio sits within this Assistant Clinical Director role.

Applicants With Experience In

Dental anxiety management
Conscious sedation
Behaviour management
Service redesign and development
Realistic Dentistry principles

will be particularly welcomed.

Base And Travel Requirements

The principal bases for this post are:

Chalmers Emergency Dental Centre
Sighthill Health Centre

The successful candidate will also be required to work at other NHS Lothian locations, including satellite clinics, HMP Edinburgh, HMP Addiewell and other sites across the Board area as service needs dictate.

External Working

The post holder will work closely with equivalent services across Scotland, including collaboration with NHS 24, the Scottish Emergency Dental Service and neighbouring Health Boards, to support service development and national consistency of care.

The majority of clinical activity will be delivered under General Dental Services regulations.

Essential Criteria

Hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent dental qualification
Be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Hold a current NHS List Number
Have substantial experience in General Dental Practice and/or Public Dental Service settings
Demonstrate experience in the management of urgent and emergency dental conditions
Evidence of leadership, service improvement and multidisciplinary working
Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and patient management skills
Be adaptable, self-motivated and capable of working within a busy service environment

Desirable Criteria