Job Overview
Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) is looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious part‑time dentist to work 24 hours per week, with excellent interpersonal skills and a wide interest in all fields of dentistry.
Join a team responding to change, redesigning services, committed to a patient‑focused NHS and developing innovative solutions for improved access and oral health. BPDS has a dynamic team that includes specialists, dental therapists and dental core trainees.
Main duties
The post holder, with full registration with the GDC, will provide dental care to people of all ages including those with special needs, physical disabilities and priority groups. Duties include treatment under inhalation sedation, domiciliary care, and treatment in prison/secure units. The postholder may also be involved in treatment under IV sedation, general anesthesia and epidemiology fieldwork. Opportunities may be available to train junior staff such as a dental core trainee.
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. With approximately 7,000 staff providing healthcare to a third of London’s population and wider areas including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire, the trust involves service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in its operations and future development.
Benefits
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Sponsorship for international candidates
- Relocation allowance up to £8,000 subject to policy requirement
- Study discounts for staff
- Flexible working
- Interest‑free loans, season tickets and car parking
- Competitive bank rates
- Fitness and wellbeing programmes
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Provide a full range of dental care to any patient accessing the Buckinghamshire Priority Dental service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults.
Adhere to prescribed clinical and administrative procedures, including but not limited to:
- Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients.
- Obtain informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures and provide a treatment plan.
- Record all aspects of clinical examination, medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system.
- Complete all computerised and written records necessary for reporting clinical activity and collecting all patient charges due.
- Prescribe appropriate medication from the dental formulary only.
- Follow all elements of CNWL Clinical Governance policies, especially cross‑infection control, health & safety, patient confidentiality and data protection. Justify, report and record all radiographs in the log book.
- Participate in clinical audit and peer review programmes.
- Maintain confidentiality of security and equipment information.
- Guard clinic equipment and materials.
- Offer telephone advice or conduct remote consultations when appropriate.
- Communicate operational concerns regarding equipment, protocols and team members through the communications book or directly with the operational lead.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
- Full registration with the GDC.
- NHS performer number.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Current or recent experience working as a dentist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service.
- Ability to diagnose, manage and treat urgent dental problems for both children and adults.
Desirable criteria
- Clerical experience with dental software packages.
- Previous experience in urgent care dental services.
- Understanding of telephone triage.
- Experience in remote telephone and video consultations.
- Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff.
- Experience assisting with care under general anaesthesia.
- Experience assisting with inhalation sedation.
- Experience assisting with domiciliary care.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards.
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Understands and promotes equality, diversity and human rights in line with legislation, policy and procedures.
- Ability to develop and maintain high standards of communication, both orally and in writing, about difficult matters.
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload to meet deadlines and competing demands.
- Ability to negotiate and influence where appropriate.
Personal disposition
Essential criteria
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace.
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively.
- Flexibility to ensure service provision.
- Time management skills.
- Positive attitude.
Desirable criteria
- Willing to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays at short notice.
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