Paediatric Dental Officer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to build your clinical skills in paediatric dentistry as a Band A Paediatric Dental Officer within the Worcestershire Community Dental Service on a 9month fixed term basis. This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week. This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 9 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring clinician to work within our Paediatric Team. This role will be based over three days (Wednesday to Friday), with the base location to be agreed and discussed at interview. We are a consultant-led Community Dental Service, supporting children and young people with complex needs, behavioural challenges and medical conditions. Several of our clinics are equipped to provide dental treatment with inhalation and/or intravenous sedation; the service also provides dental treatment under General Anaesthesia at Kidderminster Hospital. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a longterm career, as well as flexibility, continual professional development, and a wide range of wellbeing and support., You will be managing a wide range of patients who meet the service acceptance criteria for Paediatric Dentistry - including children with learning difficulties, mental health problems, complex medical conditions, families experiencing complex social problems, severe anxiety and phobia. This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to provide treatment to these patients with consultant support available as required. Supporting these patients requires a high level of sensitivity, compassion and excellent communication skills. To liaise with colleagues in General Dental Services, Hospital Dental Services and colleagues in Community Dental Services, to ensure that patients needs are met, and referrals are appropriately undertaken. Youmay be required to support Dental Core Trainees, you will be supported if this is required To take responsibility for completing an appropriate level of clinical activity on patients, sufficient to ensure that the service can meet contractual targets for commissioners. To provide urgent dental care to patients across Worcestershire Take responsibility for completing paperwork on time, including completion and transmission of FP17s to the Business Services Authority and completion of all service paperwork. Contribute to the services Clinical Governance programme in ways relevant to their role and as defined by the Clinical Director/Clinical Governance lead.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
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