Senior Dental Officer - Band B
Job overview
The post holder will be working in Harpurhey clinic.
We have five clinics across Manchester and this post will be supported by our Consultant and Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, our Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry and our Clinical Director. Senior Dental Officers, Dental Officers, Therapists and Dental Nurses with extended duties complete the clinical team, with support from our fully qualified DCP and Admin staff.
We have a forward-thinking team, and pride ourselves in providing evidence based prevention and dental treatment to our patients.
The post holder will provide level 2 paediatric and special care dentistry liaising with the Specialists and other dentists in the service to provide ongoing care to complex patients, as well as treatment planning the care of patients referred in to the service.
Main duties of the job- To provide comprehensive dental care for priority groups and vulnerable members of the population, including children and adults with additional needs.
- To carry out such care from any Trust premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the Service.
- To participate in oral screening and epidemiology programmes as required.
- To support the training of junior members of staff
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GDC registered
- On NHS Performer's list
- Inhalation Sedation trained
- Postgraduate qualification
- • Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric or Special Care Dentistry
- • Qualification in IV sedation
- • Teaching experience
- • Line management experience
- • Experience of treating patients with additional needs
- • Experience of treating anxious children
- • Ability to lead and work as a member of a team