Clinical Director of Dental Services
Job overview
CNWL NHS FT , Milton Keynes Community Health Services
Clinical Director of Dental Services
Full Time permanent
The post holder will be the Clinical Lead for Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) and will ensure a comprehensive range of oral health care services is provided for priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical handicaps, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias.
Services include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
Main duties of the job- Provision of comprehensive oral health care for adults and children with special needs and other priority groups (e.g. patients in secure units, looked after children) as agreed with local commissioning.
- Advice and treatment of patients referred both from outside the service but also from dentists within BPDS,
- Providing support and taking part in supervision and training of clinical staff.
- Assistance with postgraduate and continuing training programmes as required
- Provision of oral health advice as appropriate.
- Involvement in screening and epidemiological programmes as required
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes Community Health Services is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase wellbeing & provide opportunities for recovery.We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Provide professional leadership of BPDS across Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire. This will involve working with colleagues from other areas, secondary care, Local Dental Committee, Consultant in Dental Public Health
- Responsible for devising and leading a strategy to develop integrated primary care dental service
- Provide professional dental advice to the complaints and PALs teams regarding the service
- Liaise with others relevant groups, including other healthcare colleagues, social, education and voluntary groups in order to promote an understanding of the work of BPDS and improve the delivery of dental care to the groups eligible to be seen by BPD
- Work effectively within the host organisation (CNWL) to ensure organisational targets are achieved
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BDS or equivalent professional dental qualification
- Full registration with the GDC
- Additional registrable dental postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Vocational Training Certificate / Number or Equivalence
Experience
Essential criteria- NHS management experience including role in the primary care setting
- Experience of working in a variety of dental settings
- Experience of managing budgets & procurement
- Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
- Record of success in the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable results
- Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
- Experience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic level
- Experience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisations
- Experience of working in salaried and specialised services
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential criteria- Knowledge of wider dental agenda
- Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Excellent communication skills (including presentation and report writing
- Ability to work in a team and build and sustain partnerships
- Ability to provide leadership and innovation
- Ability to problem solve and achieve sustainable solutions
- Political awareness
Disposition/ other
Essential criteria- Have NHS Performer number
- Commitment to high ethical standards
- Enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure
- Hold a full UK driving license and have use of a car
- Able to work as part of a team
- Professional conduct and appearance
- Willing to work flexible hours
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
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