Senior Dental Officer - Band BNHS

Job summary

This is a part-time post based in the CDS in Swansea but the post holder may be required to operate in a range of locations across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend. The main duties are to provide special care dentistry services to the vulnerable adults and children seen by the CDS. The post holder will also be required to assist in the management of the service.

Main duties of the job

To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of different settings including fixed clinics, mobile dental units and during domiciliary visits. This care will involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults.o To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS senior management teamo To participate in clinical audit as part of a clinical governance strategyo To participate in risk management and health and safety awarenesso To supervise and train other members of the CDS dental teamo To develop good working relationships with other health care professionals and agencies and participate in community based projects and activities.

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of different settings including fixed clinics, mobile dental units and during domiciliary visits. This care will involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults. To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS senior management team To participate in clinical audit as part of a clinical governance strategy To participate in risk management and health and safety awareness To supervise and train other members of the CDS dental team To develop good working relationships with other health care professionals and agencies and participate in community based projects and activities.Training and Development To take part in and lead training updates as and when required To participate in CPR, manual handling and other mandatory training at regular intervals To attend staff meetings and fully participate in group discussions as arranged To be involved in appraisals and PDP where required for the service

To undertake continuing professional development in accordance with GDC Guidelines.

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We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

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