Job Description

Trust Grade (DCT1/2) in Restorative Dentistry



We are excited to be able to offer a 12-month fixed term post to support the department of Restorative Dentistry. The post will be part-time on a Monday and Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the consultants in Restorative Dentistry providing Prosthodontic, Periodontic and Endodontic care in a specialist environment.



The department is part of the Head and Neck Directorate which sits within the Surgical Care Group. The Head and Neck Directorate consists of Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Audiology and has its own dedicated Outpatient setting and Outpatients reception team in York. There is a very supportive managerial team and good administrative and secretarial support.



NB: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Therefore, please apply early to avoid any disappointment.



Restorative treatment planning to include the use of articulated study models, clinical photographs and mock prostheses.



Definitive treatment planning and consent processes with consultant input as needed.



Clinical management of level 2 standard prosthodontic, periodontal and endodontic cases with consultant help and support as needed.



Examples of cases will include treatment planning and delivery of composite build-ups in wear cases, provision of resin bonded bridges for hypodontia cases and endodontic care for patients at risk of ORN/ MRONJ.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.



In addition to the duties listed in 'main duties of the job section', the successful candidate will be expected to provide level 2 dental care for specialist hospital based cases. Duties will include:



Diagnosis of dental disease and conditions.



Treatment planning for level 2 cases.



Level 2 clinical care in prosthodontics, periodontics and restorative dentistry.



Participation in department clinical governance and audit.