Speciality Dentist

The Specialty Dentist will teach, supervise and assess undergraduate students in the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT), and provide pastoral support and care to ensure student welfare., The role of the post is to undertake supervision of educational, pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital and in Outreach clinics in Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to ensure treatment protocols, and policies and procedures of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, are followed, Key relationships for this post include communicating and liaising effectively and confidently with a wide range of individuals at all levels including staff and students in the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, other NHS organisations, The University of Birmingham, Health Education West Midlands, The School of Dentistry, and the General Public., · To supervise the pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital
· To be responsible for the delegation of appropriate clinical tasks to students
· Supervising the assessment and treatment of patients referred to BSDHT
· Preparing and delivery of teaching, lectures and tutorial support to students in line with the outcomes required by the General Dental Council
· Demonstration of operative techniques in the Clinical Skills Suite during the pre-clinical course including basic clinical and instrumentation skills for treatment of adults and children
· Compilation, standard setting and marking of written and practical assessments, in conjunction with other teaching staff of the School
· Participating in the formative and summative assessments of the students by acting as Internal Examiner when required. To attend examination board meetings as required
· Involvement with student welfare and support in conjunction with other staff of the school and the University of Birmingham
· To undertake the management of acute problems for patients whilst under student care and to undertake treatments which are outside the skill and competence of students, which are necessary for the welfare and comfort of the patient
· Supervision of student Dental Hygienists and Therapists during placements in other establishments on the occasions this may be required
· Monitoring the care of equipment and instruments and ensuring adequate cross infection control and standards of professional conduct
· Participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, Continued Professional Development and research
· Acting and reporting on any physical or mental health issue arising in a student which may compromise the welfare of patients
· Acting and reporting on any fitness to practise issue which may compromise the welfare of patients

Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy is part of the Dental Division of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy is awarded by the University of Birmingham., Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.

We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
+ Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
+ Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
+ Discounts for local and national retailers
+ Dedicated well-being services for all employees
+ Flexible working where possible