Consultant in Adult Special Care Dentistry inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED 16 APR 2024
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Subject to negotiation, clinical sessions may be delivered in Harrogate and York supporting our team of Specialists in Special Care dentistry and Senior Dental Officers.
Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a part time Adult Special Care Dental Consultant to join our Community Dental Service. This post will work alongside our existing Special Care Specialists to provide specialised treatment to our patients.
This post is available for up to 8PA clinical sessions a week, but we would welcome applicants who wish to apply for less than 8PAs a week.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with patients with additional dental needs.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for patients, who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
Main duties of the job
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Services seeks to recruit a permanent Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to support service delivery across North Yorkshire and York. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high quality level 3 services, as well as supporting the service in delivery of level 2 Special Care Dentistry within a Community setting.
Subject to negotiation, clinical sessions may be delivered in Harrogate and York supporting our team of Specialists in Special Care dentistry and Senior Dental Officers. This highly equipped team have access to digital radiography, operating microscope, computer based records and is well integrated with both Harrogate and York acute hospital systems. In addition, treatment under conscious sedation is available in all areas and treatment sessions under general anaesthesia are delivered at 4 acute sites across the service in Northallerton, Scarborough, York and Harrogate.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Full registration
- On Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry
- Additional post Specialist qualification experience in Adult Special Care dentistry or equivalent
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- MFDS or equivalent Higher degree
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the practice of Special Care Dentistry in the UK
- Experience of providing dental treatment for Adult Special Care patients, including those with complex co-morbidities and additional needs
- Experience providing treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic
- Experience of Educational supervision/clinical supervision/teaching
- Computer literate
- Experience of working within Community Dental setting
- Teaching qualification
Essential
- Demonstrates Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Experience of leadership and change management in developing a Community Dental Service
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Full registration
- On Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry
- Additional post Specialist qualification experience in Adult Special Care dentistry or equivalent
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- MFDS or equivalent Higher degree
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the practice of Special Care Dentistry in the UK
- Experience of providing dental treatment for Adult Special Care patients, including those with complex co-morbidities and additional needs
- Experience providing treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic
- Experience of Educational supervision/clinical supervision/teaching
- Computer literate
- Experience of working within Community Dental setting
- Teaching qualification
Essential
- Demonstrates Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Experience of leadership and change management in developing a Community Dental Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingswood Dental Clinic
Harrogate
HG2 7SA
Employer's website
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Adult Special Care Dental Consultant to join our Community Dental Service. This post will work alongside our existing Special Care Specialists to provide specialised treatment to our patients.
This post is available for up to 8PA clinical sessions a week, but we would welcome applicants who wish to apply for less than 8PAs a week.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with patients with additional dental needs.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for patients, who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
Main duties of the job
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Services seeks to recruit a permanent Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to support service delivery across North Yorkshire and York. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high quality level 3 services, as well as supporting the service in delivery of level 2 Special Care Dentistry within a Community setting.
Subject to negotiation, clinical sessions may be delivered in Harrogate and York supporting our team of Specialists in Special Care dentistry and Senior Dental Officers. This highly equipped team have access to digital radiography, operating microscope, computer based records and is well integrated with both Harrogate and York acute hospital systems. In addition, treatment under conscious sedation is available in all areas and treatment sessions under general anaesthesia are delivered at 4 acute sites across the service in Northallerton, Scarborough, York and Harrogate.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingswood Dental Clinic
Harrogate
HG2 7SA
Employer's website
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Adult Special Care Dental Consultant to join our Community Dental Service. This post will work alongside our existing Special Care Specialists to provide specialised treatment to our patients.
This post is available for up to 8PA clinical sessions a week, but we would welcome applicants who wish to apply for less than 8PAs a week.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with patients with additional dental needs.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for patients, who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
Main duties of the job
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Services seeks to recruit a permanent Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to support service delivery across North Yorkshire and York. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high quality level 3 services, as well as supporting the service in delivery of level 2 Special Care Dentistry within a Community setting.
Subject to negotiation, clinical sessions may be delivered in Harrogate and York supporting our team of Specialists in Special Care dentistry and Senior Dental Officers. This highly equipped team have access to digital radiography, operating microscope, computer based records and is well integrated with both Harrogate and York acute hospital systems. In addition, treatment under conscious sedation is available in all areas and treatment sessions under general anaesthesia are delivered at 4 acute sites across the service in Northallerton, Scarborough, York and Harrogate.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for job details and main responsibilities. For more information contract Yasmin Higgins, Service Manager at
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Full registration
- On Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry
- Additional post Specialist qualification experience in Adult Special Care dentistry or equivalent
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- MFDS or equivalent Higher degree
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the practice of Special Care Dentistry in the UK
- Experience of providing dental treatment for Adult Special Care patients, including those with complex co-morbidities and additional needs
- Experience providing treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic
- Experience of Educational supervision/clinical supervision/teaching
- Computer literate
- Experience of working within Community Dental setting
- Teaching qualification
Essential
- Demonstrates Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Experience of leadership and change management in developing a Community Dental Service
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Full registration
- On Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry
- Additional post Specialist qualification experience in Adult Special Care dentistry or equivalent
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- MFDS or equivalent Higher degree
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the practice of Special Care Dentistry in the UK
- Experience of providing dental treatment for Adult Special Care patients, including those with complex co-morbidities and additional needs
- Experience providing treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic
- Experience of Educational supervision/clinical supervision/teaching
- Computer literate
- Experience of working within Community Dental setting
- Teaching qualification
Essential
- Demonstrates Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Good time management
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Experience of leadership and change management in developing a Community Dental Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingswood Dental Clinic
Harrogate
HG2 7SA
Employer's website
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