Band A dentist

at  Medway Community Healthcare CIC

Are you a new or experienced dentist?
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to help us make a difference?
If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!
A rare opportunity is available for skilled and conscientious dentists (band A) to join our team in providing dental care for patients with special or priority needs who are without current access to appropriate NHS dental care.
The service provides opportunities to develop innovative ways to provide patient care and offers stimulating career development opportunities.
Clinical care is provided in a variety of clinic settings including inhalation sedation clinics and general anaesthetic centres in local acute hospitals.
To be responsible for the provision of professional and efficient dental care of patients as required by the service.
The post holder will provide appropriate NHS dental care for patients with special needs, those referred into the service by their general dental practitioner or other identified healthcare professional and for those where there is evidence that they would not otherwise receive dental care.
The post holder will undertake the necessary administrative and management tasks as directed by the clinical lead of dental services.
So what else?
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support provided by your clinical lead.
You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
So what are you waiting for? We can’t wait to hear from you, and look forward to receiving your application.
The small print
Informal visits can be arranged on request.
We will always appoint the best person for the job, but applications are particularly welcome from candidates from BAME groups which are underrepresented in our service.
We will offer you our NHS or scottish widows group personal pension.
MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Communication and relationship skills
A band A dentist must ensure a professional and ethical level of communication and confidentiality in their day to day activity encompassing the following areas.
Internal
To work closely with colleagues in the community dental service and adhere to the appropriate service guidelines and referral guidelines outlined by the service.
External
To liaise with general medical and dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, external agencies and organisations in order to achieve the best possible care for patients.
To liaise with local hospital maxillofacial departments in order to provide well-co-ordinated care for all patients.
To work closely with the public, patients and their carers in order to maintain a high quality services to our patients.
Knowledge, training and experience

Please refer the Job description for details