Band C - Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

• To be the named trainer for a trainee in special care within the CDS
• To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues working within the service.
• To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.
• To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.
• To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
• To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
• Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.
• To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives
• Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

• To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues/trainees working within the service.
• To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.
• To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.
• To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
• To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
• Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.
• To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives
• Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Essential

• Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.
• Current registration on GDC Specialist list
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Eligible for/on a performers list
• Evidence of formal teaching

Desirable

• MSc in special care or equivalent
• Certificate in Conscious Sedation
• Membership of professional societies

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.
• Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).
• Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.
• Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
• Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints
• Range of patient management techniques
• To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.
• Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band C Dentist, and 2) performing competencies above and beyond that of a Band B Dentist

Desirable

• Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach
• Management skills training

Essential

• Specialist in special care with demonstrable experience in GA, IHS and IV sedation
• Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a specialist level
• Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems .
• Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry
• Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, Evidence of improving service quality through clinical governance

Desirable

• Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
• Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management . including iv sedation
• Specific experience in developing SCD services
• Evidence of experience of management e.g. at Senior Dental Officer level or other appropriate management experience.
• Experience of treatment planning for treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Experience of providing treatment under GA

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band C dentists
• Knowledge of GDC Standards
• Awareness of issues related to EDI