Anticipated Interview date(s) Interviews are proposed for Wednesday 18th June
Job summary
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Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients with varied Special Care/Paediatric Additional needs or disabilities? Join our passionate team at the Dorset Primary Care Dental Service and be part of something truly special.
Get in touch to arrange an informal visit to our Special Care Dentistry clinic, based at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester, or our new, purpose built, 6 chair clinic in Poole at a date/time to suit your working hours. Meet some of the team, talk us through your experience to date and discuss what the next step in your community dentistry career could look like with us.
As one of our valued dental officers, you'll provide high quality dental care to our special cohort of patients. Our service is dedicated to helping medically compromised patients who need treatment in a specialised setting, as well as supporting anxious children. Plus, you'll have the chance to bring your expertise directly to patients in their homes, nursing, and care settings.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
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Based in one of our welcoming Dorset clinics, with potentially some travel to other locations around Dorset (for e.g. domiciliary settings), you'll enjoy working in a supportive and specialised environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.
Imagine delivering comprehensive oral health care to those who need it most, offering a full range of NHS oral health services, ensuring every patient receives the best care possible. Whether it's performing high-quality treatments under local anaesthesia, delivering care for those with more challenging behaviour, or, if skilled, administering sedation and general anaesthesia, your role will be crucial.
If you're committed to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care, we want to hear from you to explore what your career could look like with us. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.
About us
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At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - working within our Primary Care Dental Service in Dorset -we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset and Dorset? Both offer the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Poole, Weymouth, Dorchester, Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - with easy rail links to London.
Both regions are home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset and Dorset truly have it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy
Job description
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Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for further information on this role. The job description contains greater detail relating to the organisation and the role of the Band A Dental Officer in the Primary Care Dental Service.
To give you an overview of what our team feel it's like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
To access our further information, including our recruitment brochure detailing this role, available from our website:
We always welcome informal discussions or visits prior to formal applications and are happy to arrange this at a date/time to suit you - please contact Erica Boulton 07771 396042 - erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk
Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
BDS or equivalent.
Full registration with the GDC.
To be on NHS England's National Primary Care Performers List
Vocational training or equivalent
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Desirable
Postgraduate Clinical Qualifications
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Experience
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Essential
Experience of working within Primary Dental Care and/or Primary Care Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
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Desirable
Experience of sedation.
Experience of general anaesthesia.
Experience of working in Secondary Care
Broad clinical experience.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Erica Boulton
erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk
07771396042
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Pay scheme
Other
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Band
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Salary
50512.00 to 75767.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-GR-2599
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Job locations
Special Care Dentistry Dept
Dorset County Hospital
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2JY
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
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