Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Aldershot, Hampshire
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Aldershot, Hampshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4d0b88fd44364da18af620e8cc30f03a
Full Job Description
- To provide a Consultant led specialist oral health care service for the Special Care and Paediatric Dental Service
- To provide dental care for patients with additional needs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight requiring specialist services under local anaesthetic, sedation and general anaesthesia
- To contribute to Leadership and management across the Service line
- To line manage Senior Dental Officers and Dental Officers
- To participate in clinical and other Service line activities with the objective of ensuring a high standard of patient care
- Contribute to the clinical supervision of postgraduates and to assist delivery of the PgCert in Conscious Sedation
- Participate in training and education of colleagues including dentists in training
- To establish Specialty training posts in Paediatric Dentistry
- Provide leadership in development of patient pathways and management of clinical services, policies and procedures
- Ensure that activity is delivered in line with contractual UDA targets and Key Performance Indicators Up to 10 PAs are available for each role. A full-time work programme will typically comprise 8 sessions of direct clinical care and 2 sessions of supporting professional activities., Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion / belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
- Applicants must be fully registered with the GDC and on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry, be accredited or within six months of such accreditation at interview stage and have completed a SAC approved training programme or have demonstrated equivalent experience and training to allow entry to the specialist list by mediated entry. They must be currently listed on the NHS Dental Performers List, England., Experience / training such that the applicant has reached a standard considered equivalent to that expected after 3 years of specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry.Experience in providing dental care for a full range of patients managed by the Special Care Dental ServiceRecent experience of planning and delivering dental treatment for patients with complex needs using a range of conscious sedation techniquesRecent experience of planning and performing comprehensive dental care to paediatric patients under general anaesthesiaRecent experience in treating medically compromised patientsRecent experience in treating paediatric patients who have experienced dental trauma
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
We are seeking two (10 PAs) highly motivated and dedicated Consultants to support our Special Care Dental Service in providing specialised dental care for children who are unable to access dental care in the General Dental Service because of their additional needs. The successful applicants will be expected to provide a full range of services in Paediatric Dentistry, including provision of dental care under inhalational sedation, and general anaesthesia (GA). There will be an expectation that the post holder will be willing to provide direct clinical care and / or supervision in both Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Come and visit us and see how we're making a difference in peoples lives. Contact Penny Caplen to arrange an informal visit : we are a trust wide service and the clinics listed will not be the only sites you may be working across.