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Applicants should have a broad knowledge of all aspects of dental practice, a commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to be objective and non-judgmental when considering the provision of clinical dental care and treatment.
About The OrganisationNational Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
Practitioner Services is committed to raising the standard of oral health in Scotland by ensuring that patients receive quality dental care. We are anxious to ensure that our clinical staff reflect the divergent nature of general practice in Scotland and as a result we are seeking applications from enthusiastic practitioners to fill the following post:
We are currently recruiting to fill the post of Dental Adviser / Dental Reference Officer (DRO), either full time / maximum part time or job share basis, to replace a departing colleague. The appointment(s) would be suitable for applicants with significant experience recently gained working in NHS General Dental Services in Scotland. Placement and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.
The Candidate
You will answer questions posed by practitioners, consider treatment plans submitted for prior approval, as well as undertaking post treatment verification to support practitioners providing dental care, and to ensure that patients in Scotland receive treatment of an appropriate standard.
The primary focus of the DRO function will be pre and post treatment examinations of patients, to ensure that consistent and appropriate clinical standards of care and treatment planning are maintained.
Applicants should have a broad knowledge of all aspects of dental practice, a commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to be objective and non-judgmental when considering the provision of clinical dental care and treatment. Effective communication skills are essential to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GDC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
The successful applicant will be based at NHS NSS headquarters at Gyle Square in Edinburgh and will liaise with the Scottish Dental Reference Service administrative centre in Glasgow. Travel throughout Scotland will be required when undertaking DRO duties.
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact
Gerard Boyle
, Senior Dental Advisor on
.
Closing date for completed applications is 19 August 2024.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
Practitioner Services is committed to raising the standard of oral health in Scotland by ensuring that patients receive quality dental care. We are anxious to ensure that our clinical staff reflect the divergent nature of general practice in Scotland and as a result we are seeking applications from enthusiastic practitioners to fill the following post:
We are currently recruiting to fill the post of Dental Adviser / Dental Reference Officer (DRO), either full time / maximum part time or job share basis, to replace a departing colleague. The appointment(s) would be suitable for applicants with significant experience recently gained working in NHS General Dental Services in Scotland. Placement and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.
The Candidate
You will answer questions posed by practitioners, consider treatment plans submitted for prior approval, as well as undertaking post treatment verification to support practitioners providing dental care, and to ensure that patients in Scotland receive treatment of an appropriate standard.
The primary focus of the DRO function will be pre and post treatment examinations of patients, to ensure that consistent and appropriate clinical standards of care and treatment planning are maintained.
Applicants should have a broad knowledge of all aspects of dental practice, a commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to be objective and non-judgmental when considering the provision of clinical dental care and treatment. Effective communication skills are essential to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GDC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
The successful applicant will be based at NHS NSS headquarters at Gyle Square in Edinburgh and will liaise with the Scottish Dental Reference Service administrative centre in Glasgow. Travel throughout Scotland will be required when undertaking DRO duties.
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact
Gerard Boyle
, Senior Dental Advisor on
.
Closing date for completed applications is 19 August 2024.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
Practitioner Services is committed to raising the standard of oral health in Scotland by ensuring that patients receive quality dental care. We are anxious to ensure that our clinical staff reflect the divergent nature of general practice in Scotland and as a result we are seeking applications from enthusiastic practitioners to fill the following post:
We are currently recruiting to fill the post of Dental Adviser / Dental Reference Officer (DRO), either full time / maximum part time or job share basis, to replace a departing colleague. The appointment(s) would be suitable for applicants with significant experience recently gained working in NHS General Dental Services in Scotland. Placement and salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.
The Candidate
You will answer questions posed by practitioners, consider treatment plans submitted for prior approval, as well as undertaking post treatment verification to support practitioners providing dental care, and to ensure that patients in Scotland receive treatment of an appropriate standard.
The primary focus of the DRO function will be pre and post treatment examinations of patients, to ensure that consistent and appropriate clinical standards of care and treatment planning are maintained.
Applicants should have a broad knowledge of all aspects of dental practice, a commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to be objective and non-judgmental when considering the provision of clinical dental care and treatment. Effective communication skills are essential to the role.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current GDC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
The successful applicant will be based at NHS NSS headquarters at Gyle Square in Edinburgh and will liaise with the Scottish Dental Reference Service administrative centre in Glasgow. Travel throughout Scotland will be required when undertaking DRO duties.
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact
Gerard Boyle
, Senior Dental Advisor on
.
Closing date for completed applications is 19 August 2024.
Further Information On NSS Is Available From
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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1. Can you tell us about your experience working in NHS General Dental Services in Scotland? What specific roles have you held that have prepared you for this position?
2. How do you ensure that you stay current with developments and changes in dental practice and NHS policies?
3. Describe a time when you had to navigate a challenging case involving dental treatment. What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
4. What do you consider to be the most important clinical standards in dental practice, and how do you ensure compliance with these standards in your work?
5. When reviewing treatment plans for prior approval, what key factors do you consider to determine if the treatment is appropriate and necessary?
6. Can you explain your approach to conducting post-treatment verification? What steps do you follow to assess the quality of care provided?
7. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a dental practitioner or a patient?
8. How do you approach disagreements or differing opinions with other dental professionals regarding treatment plans? Can you provide an example?
9. As someone who will liaise with various stakeholders, how do you foster constructive relationships with your colleagues and practitioners?
10. This role requires objectivity and a non-judgmental approach. Can you describe a situation where you had to assess a treatment plan impartially?
11. How do you ensure that your personal biases do not influence your professional judgements in dental care?
12. What are your views on continuing professional development in dentistry, and how do you incorporate it into your professional practice?
13. NSS is committed to raising oral health standards in Scotland. Can you share your vision of contributing to this goal in the role of Dental Adviser?
14. Imagine a practitioner submits a treatment plan that you believe does not meet current standards. How would you approach this situation?
15. If you were to identify a trend of non-compliance or issues in dental practices across Scotland, what steps would you take to address and rectify these issues?
16. Given that travel throughout Scotland is required for this role, how do you plan to manage your time effectively when balancing duties in various locations?
17. What motivates you to work within the NHS, particularly in a role focused on improving oral health in Scotland?
18. Finally, do you have any questions about the expectations of this role or about NHS National Services Scotland?
1. Can you tell us about your experience working in NHS General Dental Services in Scotland? What specific roles have you held that have prepared you for this position?
2. How do you ensure that you stay current with developments and changes in dental practice and NHS policies?
3. Describe a time when you had to navigate a challenging case involving dental treatment. What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
4. What do you consider to be the most important clinical standards in dental practice, and how do you ensure compliance with these standards in your work?
5. When reviewing treatment plans for prior approval, what key factors do you consider to determine if the treatment is appropriate and necessary?
6. Can you explain your approach to conducting post-treatment verification? What steps do you follow to assess the quality of care provided?
7. Effective communication is essential in this role. Can you provide an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to a dental practitioner or a patient?
8. How do you approach disagreements or differing opinions with other dental professionals regarding treatment plans? Can you provide an example?
9. As someone who will liaise with various stakeholders, how do you foster constructive relationships with your colleagues and practitioners?
10. This role requires objectivity and a non-judgmental approach. Can you describe a situation where you had to assess a treatment plan impartially?
11. How do you ensure that your personal biases do not influence your professional judgements in dental care?
12. What are your views on continuing professional development in dentistry, and how do you incorporate it into your professional practice?
13. NSS is committed to raising oral health standards in Scotland. Can you share your vision of contributing to this goal in the role of Dental Adviser?
14. Imagine a practitioner submits a treatment plan that you believe does not meet current standards. How would you approach this situation?
15. If you were to identify a trend of non-compliance or issues in dental practices across Scotland, what steps would you take to address and rectify these issues?
16. Given that travel throughout Scotland is required for this role, how do you plan to manage your time effectively when balancing duties in various locations?
17. What motivates you to work within the NHS, particularly in a role focused on improving oral health in Scotland?
18. Finally, do you have any questions about the expectations of this role or about NHS National Services Scotland?
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