Job Description

Clinical The Senior Dental Officer will carry out the full duties of a Dental Officer i.e. to provide a full range of general dental services, within the available resources, to maximise community oral health. This would include: Undertaking the diagnosis and selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way. Undertaking the diagnosis and selection of appropriate restorative technique and delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way.



Undertaking a range of restorative techniques utilising developed skills resulting in more efficient delivery of restorative care. Arrange and provide basic orthodontic interventions within the remit of the locally commissioned orthodontic service, under guidance and remote supervision from the orthodontic consultant. Undertaking appropriate investigations during patient examination to determine the need for specialist orthodontic advice in the management of the developing dentition. Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice and onward referrals.



Provide an emergency dental service, both in and out of hours, to local residents and foreign visitors, including fishermen. Lead the school screening programmes. Ensure the implementation of the screening programme to improve oral health. Lead the development of a new Oral Health Strategy and facilitate its implementation in liaison with the Government Dental Advisor.



Supervise those staff working directly with the Dental Officers i.e. nurse, hygienist in respect of the care provided to individual patients. Enable and assist in the training and continual professional development of other members of the dental team. Validate the quality of the dental care delivered.



Communicate with a range of patients and families on complex clinical issues and/or in difficult situations. Assess the individual needs of service users and offer evidence-based advice and instruction. Communicate effectively with the dental team on site. Communicate with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health and oral health care Managerial Lead and manage the dental team and co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of the department.



Advise the Director of Health and Social Services on the development of strategic and operational objectives for the dental service and to assist in their delivery. Help plan and implement improvements to services in accordance with the needs of the population and the available resources e.g. supporting standardisation of clinical practice, including treatment planning and onward referral. Contribute to the implementation of the hospital clinical governance framework in ways relevant to the dental department.



This will include the development of clinical and management standards and the application of risk management procedures in the dentistry setting; participation in appropriate audits and ensuring consistency in practice across the service. Respond to complaints and concerns and to complete investigation reports as required. Identify training and CPD needs of individuals and the team, and to participate in providing them with appropriate support and training where indicated. Provide timely and accurate statistical data as required by the Director of Health and Social Services.



The job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive definition of your duties. You shall undertake such additional or other duties as may reasonably be required by FIG commensurate with your role and grade.