An opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time (1.0WTE; 37.5hours) Band A Dental Officer to join the Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust based in the Community Dental Service.The Community Dental Service aims to be the leading provider of care in special care dentistry for children and adults of Tier 2 complexity and above, in Leeds.A Dental Officer would be expected in their duties to perform dental care for children and adults in clinics located throughout the city, which may also involve supporting in General Anaesthetic theatres within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, screening at the Adel beck Secure Children’s Home and domiciliary visits.Clinical facilities include surgeries equipped with ceiling track hoists, a wheelchair recliner and bariatric bench, surgeries set up to provide inhalation and intravenous sedation, and access to comprehensive care under GA.Other duties include working in partnership to provide clinical support to the dental team.A Dental Officer is accountable to the Consultant in Special Care Dentistry and Heads of Service.They would be expected in their duties to perform dental care for adults and children in clinics located throughout the city. Domiciliary visits, screening at the Adel Beck Secure children’s home and assisting in GA theatres may be required.Assessment and treatment of adults and children of Tier 2 complexity is expected. The service has equipment available to facilitate patient care.Where a longitudinal, core or mid-year dental trainee is present within CDS, the Dental Officer may be asked to clinically supervise them and support.Contribution to the clinical development of the CDS and participation in team and governance activities as required.Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.For more Information about this job, please contact -Katherine McDermott – Consultant in Special care dentistry and Clinical Lead Katherine.mcdermott@nhs.netClare Granger – Interim Operational head of Service and SDOClare.granger2@nhs.netJacquie Walker – Operational/Clinical Manager of CDSJacqueline.Walker@nhs.netSara Waterworth – Operational/Clinical Manager of CDSSara.waterworth@nhs.netWorking for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
