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Job description

To provide a comprehensive range of service in line with the Scope of Service Specification (2013) to include the screening and treatment of people with Special Needs, involvement in Oral Health programmes, epidemiology and other specified activities as required..

Responsibilities

• To provide dental care for priority groups and those members of the community who cannot regularly access dental care from general dental services
• To assess patients for dental treatment under general anaesthetic and provide alternative treatment where appropriate
• To provide dental treatment under general anaesthetic when necessary
• To provide treatment in various settings including clinics, domiciliary, school and hospital settings as required
• To carry out oral health assessments of individuals in nursing, residential and day care centres as necessary
• To liaise closely with dental therapists/hygienists in directing and supervising their work with patients
• To be involved in promoting oral health to specific client groups as directed by the service
• To liaise with General Dental Practitioners, hospital consultants and other staff in the dental management of patients as required
• To participate in epidemiology/research when needed
• To participate in quality assurance activities including appraisal, audit, peer review and in service training
• To follow Trust guidelines in relation to record keeping, confidentiality, complaints and data protection and submit statistical returns
• To supervise ancillary staff: to ensure the efficient running of the clinic while maintaining staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her
• To supervise students/trainees as and when required
• Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with Trust Procedures
• To use initiative, remain flexible regarding work arrangements to meet the changing needs of the service
• To be involved in other duties appropriate to the grade as determined by the Clinical Director

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Must have at least 3 years post graduate experience
• Full registration with GDC
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree or equivalent
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in Community Dental Service
• Experience in delivering care under general anaesthesia and/or sedation

Further Information

Work time: To be discussed. Locations: Post 1: Omagh Area. Post 2: Foyle Area. We are an equal opportunities employer. A waiting list may be created for any future permanent/temporary full and part-time vacancies that arise Trustwide.

Application Information

Please apply via jobs.hscni.net