Community Dental Officer

Location Wigan
Job type Contract
Salary Up to £53.00 per hour
Consultant Zehnn Young
Call +44 7723 457338
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Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Community Dental Officer to work full-time across Wigan, Leigh and Bolton. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of dental nursing and be registered with the GDC.

The pay rate for this Community Dental Officer job is £53 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is a 3-month contract with the view to be extended.

Job Purpose:

  • To provide dental care for priority groups in a variety of settings.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental practitioners.
  • Adhere to department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision.
  • Comment on department policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or procedures as necessary.
  • Access communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail.
  • Complete FP17 forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls into.
  • Organise the collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of Dental services.
  • Provide dental care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound.
  • Provide dental care in secure mental health facilities.
  • Provide dental care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have their treatment provided in the clinic.
  • Support the Head of Dental Services to maintain health and safety and security within the department, reporting risks and taking appropriate action as required.
  • Participate in audit and peer review as required.
  • The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.

Requirements of the Community Dental Officer:

  • Experience to post VT level.
  • Experience providing dental care for children and providing dental care for people with disabilities.
  • Essential Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, with full registration with General Dental Council.
  • The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
  • The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Contact:

This Community Dental Officer job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.