Job Description

Maintaining GDC specialist registration and hold an NHS performer list number. Holding a personal development plan and participate in relevant continual professional development. Providing a full range of high-quality dentistry for adults with complex needs who meet Tier 3 complexity in special care dentistry. PCDS provides treatment on referral, shared care and ongoing care for people whose additional needs prevent them from accessing treatment in general dental services (GDS).



Providing treatment for patients under intravenous, transmucosal and inhalation sedation. Completing Immediate Life Support on an annual basis (funded by PCDS). Providing treatment for patients under general anaesthesia in a tertiary hospital setting, including designated special care dentistry lists, learning disability lists and additional medical lists as required. Support the provision of urgent care services as appropriate.



Providing high quality clinical education and supervision to dentists in both formal and informal training pathways. Supporting the sedation lead in delivering training in conscious sedation. Assisting in the appraisal process for Senior Dental Officers (Band B) undertaking a Special Care role Being the educational and/or clinical supervisor of specialty trainees in special care dentistry training programme. Contributing to the educational programme of undergraduate dental and dental hygiene and therapy students, potentially including lectures at the dental school and providing clinical observation opportunities.



Liaising with and providing professional guidance and assistance to health and social care professionals. Collaborating with dental care providers within GDS and secondary care. Collaborating with the Clinical Lead and specialists to develop the special care dental service. Triaging special care dentistry referrals from both general dental professionals and a range of health and social care professionals.



Being flexible to provide services across both PCDS sites and University Hospital Plymouth sites, as per service requirements. Participating in the Southwest Special Care Dentistry MCN and engaging with regional peer review groups. Participating in clinical audit, peer review, and other clinical governance activities. Completing and maintaining level 3 adult safeguarding training and referring adults at risk via local safeguarding pathways.



Supporting colleagues with safeguarding concerns. This role involves working closely with adults at risk and necessitates a Disclosure and Barring Service check.