Senior Dental Therapist

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the delivery of advanced, highly specialist and complex dental care.
• Work largely autonomously, referring to Dental consultants where deemed necessary or at pre‑agreed intervals.
• Supervise clinical training at a specialist level for other clinical staff and provide professional advice based on clinical experience and training.
• Communicate teaching and development goals to other staff both within the clinic and as part of a wider teaching programme.
• Undertake teaching, supervision, mentoring and assessment roles where required, promoting a culture of learning.
• Provide direct access where appropriate, including preparation of treatment plans to ensure effective dental care.
• Serve as the first point of contact for patients undergoing treatment.
• Alert the supervising consultant to any concerns highlighted by the patient or noted by the therapist themselves.
• Remain accountable for own actions without direct supervision, while ensuring safe and effective clinical care and patient management.

• Plan and design the organisation and running of clinics, ensuring support systems such as language line contribute to a successful patient experience.
• Plan and organise own workload, prioritise patient appointments, maintain clinical diaries and liaise with consultants.
• Operate a group of patients undergoing complex, highly specialised, multidisciplinary dental treatment.
• Use advanced knowledge and skills to assess clinical situations and adapt appropriate complex techniques to meet specific patient needs.
• Provide specialised dental care within hospital and peripheral settings.
• Undertake prolonged periods of detailed work with high precision and accuracy, using precision tools and expensive specialised equipment.

• Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy.
• Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Therapist.
• Certified Competence of Extended duties.
• Member of an appropriate medical protection society.
• High level English language proficiency for effective written and verbal communication.
• Evidence of further education.
• Ability to overcome language and communication barriers.
• Knowledge of hospital, general and community dentistry.
• Previous experience treating a range of patients with special care requirements and complex treatments.
• Proven leadership skills in managing change in clinical settings.
• Good record of achievement in developing clinical practice.
• Experience of dental therapy practice in a GDS, Community Dental Service or Hospital Service.

• Experience working as part of, or leading, a small team.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and management skills.
• Show tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Welsh language skills desirable (levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing).
• Evidence of presenting to groups.

• Shows empathy and compassion towards others.
• Treat others as individuals with dignity and respect.
• Shows resilience, adaptability, a flexible approach, and positivity in challenging situations.
• Motivated to initiate problem recognition and solution seeking, empowering others.

• Ability to travel within the geographical area and work flexible hours.
• Current clean full driving licence.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, including an Adults and Children Barred List check.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for prior convictions.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time
• Location:
  
  Community Dental Service, Central Clinic
• Reference number: 130-ACS
  108-0726
• Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 per annum, pro rata

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving—reflect our commitment to equality.