Dental Officer inWellingborough inWellingborough PUBLISHED
TUE 7 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in Special Care Dentistry, providing essential services to vulnerable populations, including those with significant medical conditions or disabilities.
Engagement with a diverse patient demographic, including both adult and pediatric patients, enhancing professional experience and skills.
Collaborative environment with support from a team of Senior Dental Nurses, Qualified Dental Nurses, and other specialists, fostering teamwork and professional development.
Flexibility in work hours and days allows for a better work-life balance and personal scheduling.
Access to integrated care services within the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, offering a holistic approach to patient health.
Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in dental care, helping staff improve their skills while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
The Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Dental Officer to provide comprehensive dental care to both adult and pediatric patients in the Specialist Dental Service. Candidates should be GDC registered with an English NHS performer number, and while experience in Special Care Dentistry is preferred, those with a strong interest in this field will also be considered. The role involves working 37.5 hours weekly, with flexible days, and focuses on delivering care to patients who cannot access General Dental Services due to various medical conditions or disabilities.
The position supports a diverse patient base across Wellingborough, Northampton, and Corby, including providing domiciliary care. The service is enhanced by a supportive team of dental professionals, promoting accessible, high-quality care in community settings. The Trust values a culture of learning and innovation to continuously improve patient care and safety. Interested candidates may reach out to Clinical Lead Justine Kerr for more information.
The position supports a diverse patient base across Wellingborough, Northampton, and Corby, including providing domiciliary care. The service is enhanced by a supportive team of dental professionals, promoting accessible, high-quality care in community settings. The Trust values a culture of learning and innovation to continuously improve patient care and safety. Interested candidates may reach out to Clinical Lead Justine Kerr for more information.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our team. The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental care and advice to adult and paediatric patients accessing the Specialist Dental Service.
Experience working in Special Care Dentistry would be an advantage, however applicants with an interest in this area will be considered.
All applicants must be GDC registered and have an English NHS performer number.
Working days/hours of work would be 37.5 hours across the week - days are negotiable
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
This role will involve delivery of clinical dental care for patients who are unable to access General Dental Services for a variety of reasons.
The Special Care Arm Of Our Service Delivers Care For Patients Who Have a Significant Medical Condition (physical Or Mental) Or a Disability Which
The service delivers care across 3 towns; Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby. We also offer domiciliary care across Northamptonshire with services supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Qualified Dental Nurses and Extended Duties Dental Nurses, Oral Health Promotion Specialist, Senior Leadership, Service PA's and countywide administrative team.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Justine Kerr Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Experience working in Special Care Dentistry would be an advantage, however applicants with an interest in this area will be considered.
All applicants must be GDC registered and have an English NHS performer number.
Working days/hours of work would be 37.5 hours across the week - days are negotiable
Interview Date: TBC
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
This role will involve delivery of clinical dental care for patients who are unable to access General Dental Services for a variety of reasons.
The Special Care Arm Of Our Service Delivers Care For Patients Who Have a Significant Medical Condition (physical Or Mental) Or a Disability Which
- Prevents the communication of pain and /or giving consent for treatment +/OR
- Prevents acceptance of dental care or treatment to achieve dental health +/OR
- Prevents access to the dental surgery and transfer into the dental chair for treatment +/OR
- Presents a high risk of bleeding, infection, impaired healing, adverse reaction or a medical emergency following the delivery of dental care
The service delivers care across 3 towns; Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby. We also offer domiciliary care across Northamptonshire with services supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Qualified Dental Nurses and Extended Duties Dental Nurses, Oral Health Promotion Specialist, Senior Leadership, Service PA's and countywide administrative team.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be ‘outstanding’ by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Justine Kerr Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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