Senior Dental Officer inHounslow inHounslow PUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to work within a dynamic community dental team at a large and respected organisation.
Access to fully equipped clinics and support from an experienced nursing and management team.
Ability to specialize and develop skills in paediatric and special care dentistry.
Involvement in clinical governance, training, management, and supervision activities, enhancing professional growth.
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a representative workforce and fair treatment for all staff.
Focus on equal access to services for a richly diverse population, contributing to meaningful community impact.
Encouragement of work-life balance and supportive work environment that values differences among employees.
Whittington Health is seeking a Senior Dental Officer to join its community dental team in Hounslow, focusing on paediatric and special care dentistry. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care to patients while also engaging in clinical governance, training, management, and supervision. Candidates will work in well-equipped clinics alongside a dedicated team that includes specialists and oral health promoters, with opportunities to enhance their skills and interests in the field.
The organisation values diversity and aims to create a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Whittington Health is committed to ensuring fair and accessible services for all patients and fosters an inclusive workplace environment that respects various differences. Interested candidates can reach out to Assistant Clinical Director Manish Srivastava for more information.
The organisation values diversity and aims to create a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Whittington Health is committed to ensuring fair and accessible services for all patients and fosters an inclusive workplace environment that respects various differences. Interested candidates can reach out to Assistant Clinical Director Manish Srivastava for more information.
Opportunity to work within a dynamic community dental team at a large and respected organisation.
Access to fully equipped clinics and support from an experienced nursing and management team.
Ability to specialize and develop skills in paediatric and special care dentistry.
Involvement in clinical governance, training, management, and supervision activities, enhancing professional growth.
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a representative workforce and fair treatment for all staff.
Focus on equal access to services for a richly diverse population, contributing to meaningful community impact.
Encouragement of work-life balance and supportive work environment that values differences among employees.
We are looking for enthusiastic dental professionals to join our dynamic community dental team at Whittington Health. We are a large organisation providing paediatric and special care dentistry across ten boroughs in north London. You will work alongside our dedicated team including specialists, therapists, and oral health promoters, in fully equipped clinics and be well-supported by an experienced nursing and management team. You will have opportunities to develop your skills and interests in the areas of paediatric and special care dentistry.
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality special care dentistry to patients referred to the service.
Much of the post will involve providing clinical care but there will also be responsibilities in the areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Manish Srivastava Job title: Assistant Clinical Director Email address: Telephone number: 020 3316 8353
The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of high quality special care dentistry to patients referred to the service.
Much of the post will involve providing clinical care but there will also be responsibilities in the areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Manish Srivastava Job title: Assistant Clinical Director Email address: Telephone number: 020 3316 8353
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1. Can you describe your experience in special care dentistry and how it aligns with our service's commitment to high-quality patient care?
2. How do you approach providing dental care to paediatric patients, especially those with special needs or complex medical histories?
3. Describe a challenging case you have managed and the steps you took to ensure a successful outcome.
4. As part of a multidisciplinary team, how do you ensure effective communication and collaboration among dental professionals, specialists, and support staff?
5. What is your experience in supervising and training junior staff or dental therapists, and how do you structure their clinical development?
1. Can you describe your experience in special care dentistry and how it aligns with our service's commitment to high-quality patient care?
2. How do you approach providing dental care to paediatric patients, especially those with special needs or complex medical histories?
3. Describe a challenging case you have managed and the steps you took to ensure a successful outcome.
4. As part of a multidisciplinary team, how do you ensure effective communication and collaboration among dental professionals, specialists, and support staff?
5. What is your experience in supervising and training junior staff or dental therapists, and how do you structure their clinical development?
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To work as a Senior Dental Officer in the UK, you'll need a combination of clinical skills, managerial abilities, and a thorough understanding of dental practices and policies. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Clinical Skills
1. Dental Expertise: Proficiency in various dental procedures, diagnostic skills, and a solid understanding of oral health.
2. Specialty Knowledge: Depending on the role, knowledge in specific dental areas such as orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery can be beneficial.
Qualifications
1. Dental Degree: A recognized dental qualification (BDS or equivalent) is essential.
2. Dental Registration: Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK.
3. Postgraduate Qualifications: Additional qualifications such as a postgraduate diploma or membership in relevant dental colleges may be advantageous.
Managerial and Leadership Skills
1. Team Management: Ability to lead and manage a team effectively, fostering a collaborative working environment.
2. Training and Mentorship: Skills in training junior dental staff and providing mentorship to dental students or trainees.
Communication Skills
1. Patient Interaction: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures and treatment plans clearly.
2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including general practitioners and specialists.
Organizational Skills
1. Practice Management: Competence in managing dental clinics or departments, including budgeting, resource allocation, and staffing.
2. Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality improvement initiatives and the ability to implement them in practice.
Regulatory Knowledge
1. Compliance and Standards: Familiarity with dental regulations, guidelines from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and other relevant bodies.
2. Policy Development: Knowledge of public health policy and the ability to contribute to the development of dental health initiatives.
Research and Continuous Education
1. Evidence-Based Practice: Ability to apply evidence-based dentistry principles in clinical practice.
2. Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with advancements in dental medicine.
Personal Attributes
1. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess and tackle clinical and administrative challenges effectively.
2. Resilience and Adaptability: The ability to handle stress and adapt to changing circumstances in a clinical setting.
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