Community Dental Officer
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne
Community Dental Officer
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 28 Jan | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f7eb86c30ca2426880c7b21f539f4866
Full Job Description
To provide safe holistic care to patients within the Community Dental Service and work within the team to improve integrated, high quality service delivery.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Provide a full oral examination and treatment plan for patients of all ages who appropriately access the Newcastle Community Dental Service for advice or treatment.
Provide and maintain a high standard of comprehensive dental care.
Provide emergency treatment where necessary either as sole treatment or part of a planned course of treatment.
Administrative:
Assess the competency of the dental undergraduate students using their electronic portfolios.
Refer patients to the dental hygienist or dental therapist to undertake any treatment which the Dental Act permits Dental Hygienists to carry out, and ensuring appropriate use of the skill mix.
Ensure maintenance of accurate clinical records and respect for patient confidentiality and data protection.
The post holder will be expected to be able to use all equipment required in the provision of dental care. The department uses a dental software package, Kodak (R4) for electronic patient records and the post holder will need to be able to use this software once training is provided.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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