Specialist in Special Care Dentistry - Band C

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic dentist to join our team in Barnsley to provide clinical leadership in Special Care dentistry and a Specialist referral service foradults with special care needs

Our service prides itself on providing specialised clinical care for children, young people and adults with additional needs, including treatment under inhalation and IV sedation, as well as general anaesthesia - thus proving ideal opportunities for training and supporting career development

The post holder will work alongside the Consultant and Specialist in Special Care Dentistry based in Rotherham and Doncaster in developing the adult special care provision within the whole service.

The post holder will be based in clinics in Barnsley providing high quality comprehensive dental care to identified special care priority groups, working within health centres and domiciliary settings. However, where the need arises the post holder will be expected to also work in clinics in Rotherham and Doncaster.

The applicant must be GDC registered and be eligible for a performer number. You should be on the GDC Specialist list in Special Care Dentistry or eligible for CCST within 6 months of the date of the interview.

The post will require the relevant disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and occupational health clearance.

For an informal discussion please contact Nisha Bull, Clinical Director of Community Dental Service on or Amanda Gardner, Clinical Service Manager on

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

The Post

The post holder will work alongside Consultant and Specialist in Special Care Dentistry based in Rotherham and Doncaster in developing the adult special care provision within the whole service.

SCOPE AND RANGE

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Specialist care to Adult Special Care patients. This will include providing comprehensive dental care under IHS sedation, general anaesthesia and potentially IV sedation (where appropriate). The post holder will provide leadership for the Barnsley GA Comprehensive care and be involved in the IV sedation (currently anaesthetist led) lists carried out in Rotherham.

Dental care may be provided in community, hospital or domiciliary settings as a flexible approach will be required in responding to the clinical care needs of these patients. The post holder will take a clinical leadership role in developing special care dentistry within the Barnsley CDS team, including training and support to other members of the team. The post holder will be based at New Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Barnsley with 2 sessions at Rotherham Community Health Centre and allocated service development time.

The post holder may from time to time be expected to cover at clinics at Rotherham or Doncaster if the need arises.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide high quality specialist oral health care to adults requiring comprehensive dental care in dental clinics, hospital and domiciliary settings. This will include the treatment of those with learning difficulties, mental health problems and challenging behaviour, complex medical histories, mobility problems, sensory disabilities, frail older people and other special needs.

To provide preventative care and advice to individual patients and their carers. Occasionally this may also include the provision of oral health services to groups of such patients or their carers or care home staff.

Keep comprehensive records and statistical records and complete statistical returns.

To support other clinicians within Barnsley CDS in providing special care dentistry, including accepting referrals, assisting in treatment planning and where necessary provision of dental care.

Provision of advice and emergency care…