Dentist inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED 3 SEP 2024

£62,368 to £86,774 a year Negotiable salary PERMANENT

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC rzEj7zQ4

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This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager.

We are looking to recruit dentists to join our growing team, initially based in our Plymouth facilities but we have an ambition to expand into a new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre, in the next few years and are looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinicians to support this ambition. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training.

If you are looking for a new challenge and to be part of an exciting new model, this is a truly unique opportunity to work in a new way with lots of opportunities for leadership and clinical development.

These roles would suit candidates who wish to develop their careers and skills further, and we are particularly interested in candidates who wish to become dental foundation trainers for dentistry and therapy. Funding is available for postgraduate training up to MSc level for successful candidates who wish to advance their clinical skills, in addition to the current benefits package.

Successful candidates will work alongside University dental staff including specialists in minor oral surgery in a multidisciplinary clinical environment which offers full clinical support.

About us

Role: Dentist

Grade: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Reports to: Lead Dentist

Role summary:

The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.

Full clinical support is offered with access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and access to digital X-Rays/CBCT.

Key accountabilities:

Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines.

Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc.

Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment.

Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times

Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE

Measures of success:

Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks

Positive customer feedback (staff, patients, and students)

Meets deadlines

Manages competing demands

Knowledge, Education and Training:

A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree

GDC registration

Performers number

DFT supervisor (desirable)

Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice

Experience:

Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice

Active in clinical dental practice

Broad experience in a wide range of treatments

Education experience (desirable)

Skills:

First class clinical skills

Team player who plans ahead and is well organised

Excellent communication

Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance

IT Skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similar electronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages

Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance

Behaviours

Professionalism

Flexibility

A team player

Other:

This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post; it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Normal working hours are 08:45 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 08:00 and 18:00.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE). PDSE will not permit staff to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

All staff are required to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

Successful candidates will work alongside University dental staff including specialists in minor oral surgery in a multidisciplinary clinical environment which offers full clinical support.

About us
Role: Dentist
Grade: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Lead Dentist
Role summary:
The post holder will provide high quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinical environment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either for treatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete courses of treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
Full clinical support is offered with access to senior clinician support and advice, hygienist / therapist support and access to digital X-Rays/CBCT.
Key accountabilities:
Provide clinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients, following all relevant standards and guidelines.
Maintain PDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patient confidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc.
Regularly carry out audits of clinical treatment.
Ensure health and safety procedures are observed at all times
Support the work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE
Measures of success:
Successful outcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks
Positive customer feedback (staff, patients, and students)
Meets deadlines
Manages competing demands
Knowledge, Education and Training:
A Batchelor of Dental Surgery degree
GDC registration
Performers number
DFT supervisor (desirable)
Broad dental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practice within your scope of practice
Experience:
Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
Active in clinical dental practice
Broad experience in a wide range of treatments
Education experience (desirable)
Skills:
First class clinical skills
Team player who plans ahead and is well organised
Excellent communication
Ability to provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance
IT Skills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similar electronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages
Willing to work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance
Behaviours
Professionalism
Flexibility
A team player
Other:
This job description provides a general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post; it is expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activities to assist in efficient service delivery.
This job description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.
Normal working hours are 08:45 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you will be required to work revised hours, typically between 08:00 and 18:00.
The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE). PDSE will not permit staff to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.
All staff are required to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

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Here are 22 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you describe your experience in NHS dental practice and the types of treatments you have provided?

2. How do you ensure that you maintain high standards of clinical governance and infection control in your practice?

3. Can you provide an example of a complex case you managed and how you approached it?

4. Describe your experience with audits of clinical treatment. How have you used the findings to improve practice?

5. How do you keep your dental knowledge up to date, especially regarding general practice and new treatments?

6. Have you been involved in the education or training of dental students or trainees? If so, can you elaborate on that experience?

7. What qualities do you think are essential for someone who wishes to become a dental foundation trainer?

8. How do you think working with undergraduate and postgraduate dental students will influence your clinical practice?

9. Can you provide an example of how you have successfully communicated complex dental procedures to patients in a way they can understand?

10. Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?

11. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements among team members in a dental practice?

12. The role may require working revised hours to meet business needs. How do you manage your time and maintain work-life balance in a demanding environment?

13. What does professionalism mean to you in the context of dental practice, and how do you embody this in your work?

14. Can you describe a scenario where you had to demonstrate flexibility in your approach to a patient’s care or within your team?

15. How do you approach quality assurance in your clinical practice? Can you give an example of how you implemented changes based on quality checks?

16. What are your long-term career aspirations, particularly relating to further training or education in dentistry?

17. How would you handle a situation in which a treatment plan is not successful?

18. The role requires proficiency in clinical software systems. Can you share your experience with electronic patient record systems and how you utilise them in your daily practice?

19. How do you remain organised when managing multiple patients and competing demands in a clinical setting?

20. Can you discuss a time when you had to advocate for a patient's rights or address an issue of equity or diversity within your practice?

21. Why are you interested in joining Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC, and how do you see yourself contributing to the development of the new Dental Education Practice?

22. What questions do you have for us about the role, the team, or the future direction of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC?