Dental Therapist
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with the community dental service.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Dental Therapist to join our team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Community Dental Services, supporting clinics across the county for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to experience delivering care in a community service setting and to gain valuable experience whilst you are with us.
You will work in collaboration with the wider clinical team to deliver dental treatment and preventative care to children and adults with special care requirements including learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised as well as those with behavioural, social and language barriers in a clinic setting and providing domiciliary care
As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Gloucestershire, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a specialist service and have the opportunity to work in various clinical settings including community hospitals, community health centres, domiciliary care and residential homes whilst being supported by an experienced Dental Nurse.
The people who access the community dental service will have been referred to the service as they are unable to access the care they require in a general dental practice setting. The post holder will be working alongside a Specialist in Special Care and a highly experienced and friendly dental team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Therapist with a special interest in working with patients with additional needs and paediatrics in a community setting to gain valuable experience by learning new skills and experience using specialist equipment under the supervision of a very experienced team.
The post holder will be encouraged to utilise their full scope of practice working under the prescription of a dental surgeon.
The Community Dental Services Gloucestershire is passionate about investing in its dental team. We provide our staff with opportunities to grow their capabilities and support Dental Therapists to develop additional skills.
Training will be supported to develop additional skills.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
327-25-038
Job locations
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dental treatment as permitted by statute pertaining to a Dental Therapist.
Communication with patients who may have more complex medical conditions or special needs patients who may have physical/learning disabilities. To ensure appropriate and enhanced methods of communication are used where suitable; such as easy read or Makaton.
Display at all times clinical operative competence.
Ensure efficient and effective treatment of patients who have booked appointments.
Liaise and work closely with Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Nurses in order to provide an effective treatment service to those patients with identified treatment need.
To treat phobic/nervous patients under the use of conscious sedation
To provide at home (domiciliary visits) to patients that are housebound.
Undertake fieldwork contributing to national epidemiology programmes BASCD.
To attend trust events to promote oral health.
The Post holder will demonstrate evidence of continuous Professional Development ensuring contemporary knowledge of current practices.
Utilising the full therapist scope of practice, providing treatment by referral, or under direct access.
This post requires the Therapist to work in a Community Dental Clinic which provides care for patients requiring special care dentistry.
Job responsibilities
Dental treatment as permitted by statute pertaining to a Dental Therapist.
Communication with patients who may have more complex medical conditions or special needs patients who may have physical/learning disabilities. To ensure appropriate and enhanced methods of communication are used where suitable; such as easy read or Makaton.
Display at all times clinical operative competence.
Ensure efficient and effective treatment of patients who have booked appointments.
Liaise and work closely with Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers and Dental Nurses in order to provide an effective treatment service to those patients with identified treatment need.
To treat phobic/nervous patients under the use of conscious sedation
To provide at home (domiciliary visits) to patients that are housebound.
Undertake fieldwork contributing to national epidemiology programmes BASCD.
To attend trust events to promote oral health.
The Post holder will demonstrate evidence of continuous Professional Development ensuring contemporary knowledge of current practices.
Utilising the full therapist scope of practice, providing treatment by referral, or under direct access.
This post requires the Therapist to work in a Community Dental Clinic which provides care for patients requiring special care dentistry.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Therapist
Desirable
- Diploma in Dental Health Education
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Registration
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community dental setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dental Therapist
Desirable
- Diploma in Dental Health Education
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC Registration
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community dental setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Employer's website
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Dental Service Manager
Lisa Bradley
03004216440
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
327-25-038
Job locations
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
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