NEW** Dentist Lead Dental-Officer

at  Swan Hill District Health

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Undertake professional development and continuing education.

• Identify and support staff professional development through

Performance Guidance as per SHDH policy.

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in th

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Swan Hill District Health is seeking a lead dentist to join our modern friendly practice. The
practice services both public and private patients. Treatment of private patients attracts an
additional incentive of 20% of private fees earnt.
Swan Hill District Health Dental Services is a four-chair surgery with fully computerised with
digital x-rays, OPG and excellent modern facilities. We pride ourselves on exceptional
standards of patient care and quality of dental work.

RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL SERVICES & PATIENT CARE

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with DHSV clinical

guidelines and policies and SHDH Policies and Protocols.

• Maintain a professional approach in relation to work duties including

the provision of quality customer service by:

• Undertaking duties in a professional manner when dealing with

clients and the public including responding to clinical enquiries and

complaints according to SHDH policy.

• Adhering to SHDH Clinical Incident & Complaint Reporting

Policies.

• Accurately assess and treat patients, and ensure appropriate referral

of patients for specialist services.

• Maintain and process patient records in accordance with DHSV

Clinical Record Standards and the Health Records Act 2002.

• Provide clinical leadership for, supervision and support to dental

officers as required or when requested.

• To undertake clinical performance including appraisals of Dentists if

Senior Dental is unavailable.

• Act as a mentor to other clinical staff and support new dentists
• Responsible for components of clinical governance

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• Responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical

practice, including developing and leading ongoing quality

improvement activities with other staff

• Monitor the clinics’ and clinicians’ activity with Dental Clinic

Coordinator and where appropriate take corrective action

• Participate in the provision of clinical development in-service

education
programs to staff

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Child Safety: All children have the right to feel and be safe. Keeping children safe is
everyone’s responsibility. SHDH is committed to providing a child safe
environment where children are safe and feel safe, and where their voices
are heard about the decisions that affect them.
SHDH have zero tolerance to child abuse.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to this requirement. Any
breach of this standard will result in disciplinary action.
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Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.
Safety: 0BRESPONSIBILITIES: It is the responsibility of every staff member to:
• Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work.

• Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably

practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.

• Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the

Emergency Procedures Manual.

• Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.

& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: Oct 15
Current: December 2021
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responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience to treat clients who are physically and/o