Salaried Dentist - development post
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £47,653.00 to £71,479.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47653.00 - £71479.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL4 7PY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-24-DEN96 |
Summary
The following list reflects typical duties that the post holder could be expected to undertake. This is not an exhaustive list, and may be subject to change, by mutual agreement, in order to meet the changing needs and requirements of the service. Full training and support will be provided where required. To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and additional needs including those who are medically compromised. To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required. To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with additional needs. To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues. To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. To provide clinical advice to staff or other health care workers on dental matters as appropriate. To undertake dental extractions carried out under General Anaesthetic in a hospital. Liaison with other dental care providers including within the CDS/GDS and Hospital services. Administration associated with these duties including timely completion of appropriate NHS forms and referrals Provision of services on more than one site as dictated by service requirements. Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery. Have a comprehensive knowledge of service emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies. To comply with all the Dental Service clinical policies, including IRMER, Health & Safety requirements, Infection Control, Data Protection and other legislation or procedures relevant to the safe practice of dentistry for both patients and staff. To comply with locally developed Standard Operating Procedures for the Dental Service. To undertake training as required by the service and as needed to maintain standards of clinical practice and as required to ensuring continuing registration with the General Dental Council. To take part in all aspects of clinical governance, including peer review and clinical supervision. The post holder will be expected to take part in clinical audit. To take part in personal development and appraisal. Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development relevant to the requirements of the service. This post involves working with children and vulnerable adults and will require a DBS check. Maintain a safe working environment complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Care Quality Commission and the policies of Livewell Southwest