Dental Officer
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £87,570.00 to £98,663.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £87570.00 - £98663.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Guernsey, GY4 6UU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | K0005-25-0151 |
Summary
Clinical Providing routine dental care, including preventive and restorative treatments andmonitoring of the developing dentition, for pre-school and school-age children eligibleto receive care through the service. This includes all high risk children and thoseattending Special Needs Schools. The dental care provided will be evidence-based andunder the direction of the Head of the Childrens Dental Service. Providing emergency dental care for CDS patients as necessary, within normal workinghours. Undertaking, following additional training if necessary, dental treatment undergeneral anaesthetic or sedation, in line with HSC and GDC Guidance. Ensuring all clinical activities are undertaken in line with the prevention ofdecontamination and cross infection requirements of HSC and the GDC. Prescribing treatments to be undertaken by Specialist Dental Nurses, DentalTherapists and/or Hygienists, employed in the department, in line with their specificqualifications and abilities. Participating in the execution of dental screening programmes. Liaising with other professionals and disciplines to ensure the dental care provided isin the best interests of the patient. Participating in the Guernsey wide Emergency Dental On-Call Rota in line with theRegistration requirements of Guernsey. Administrative Recording all treatments, in line with the requirements of the GDC and HSC. Assisting in the execution of dental preventive programmes both within and outsidethe department Collecting and submitting accurate clinical and statistical records as required by theHead of Service and HSC Communicating with other professionals and disciplines regarding patient careprovided by the CDS Training and Education Identifying to The Head of the Department any training needs required to fulfil role inthe department. Participating in the induction programme arranged by HSC. Developing and maintaining competence in any additional skills relating to the needsof the department. Participating in Mandatory and Essential Training as required by The GDC, The Headof the Department and HSC. Participating in peer review and appraisal process as required by The GDC, The Headof the Department and HSC. Maintaining own continuing professional development needs as required by The GDC, the Head of the Department, and HSC. Supervising, and mentoring other team members and professionals in line with ownrole and qualifications. Promoting an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment. Leadership Acting as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards ofpractice and strong professional values. Communication Communicating effectively with patient and their significant others, taking intoaccount their cultural background and cognitive functioning. Communicating clearly with all professionals and disciplines, demonstrating sensitivityto cultural and language differences. Managing conflict between individuals, including staff, patients and their significantothers. Acting as mentor for patients, significant others and more junior staff members. Ensuring written communication complies with departmental, HSC and professionalstandards. Reporting any concerns regarding actual or potential risks, health and safety and anyother areas which may impact on the Department, HSC and /or the quality of patientcare, to The Head of the Department or a senior member of the team.