Registered Dental Therapist

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Therapist to work in the Restorative Department of Liverpool Dental Hospital for one day per week (7.5 hours), preferably a Thursday however, this can be discussed  post holder will work under supervision, carrying out active treatment for patients to prescriptions provided by Dental Consultants and Specialist Teams from the Restorative Dentistry Department.

Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies, direct restorations, baseline records and photographs, bleaching and composite modifications of malformed teeth within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients in priority groups such as Cleft Lip and Palate, Developmental defects of the enamel and dentine and oral cancer. The post holder is responsible for providing specialist care and for contributing to the clinical management of patients, working in collaboration with consultants to improve patient care.

They maintain high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence based practice, keep up to date with CPD and appraisal protocols. The JDPS specifies that this role is for both Restorative and Special Care Dentistry however the successful candidate will only be required to work within the Restorative Department.

• Provide periodontal therapies and direct restorations within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients with Cleft Lip and Palate (and occasionally developmental defects of enamel and dentine, oral cancer).
• Ensure patients meet oral health standards for ongoing treatment in relation to prescription or treatment plan.
• Discuss and inform patients of the indications for ongoing treatment, including risks, benefits and possible additional procedures, and level of cooperation required.
• Assess, plan and implement specialist care treatment plans in consultation with the Consultant & Specialist team.
• Identify patients' individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan, ensuring a holistic approach in collaboration with patients and families.
• Promote health education and health promotion.
• Utilise risk assessment skills to identify potential damage to oral health and soft tissues.
• Act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure patient safety.
• Refer to JDPS for full list of duties.

• BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent.
• Compliant with GDC CPD requirements.
• Oral Health Education and Oral Health Promotion Diploma or equivalent.

Desirable:
Other PG qualification.

• Demonstrable experience of working in a dental team albeit in another role.
• Effective participation in clinical audits/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes.
• Desirable:
  Experience of working in community services or specific special care dentistry service.
• Desirable:
  Experience in teaching.
• Desirable:
  Experience in inhalation sedation.

• Range of clinical skills as outlined in the GDC Scope of Practice.
• Understanding of quality improvement and its role in clinical practice.

• Communication:
  Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language appropriately; builds rapport, listens, persuades and negotiates.
• Problem solving & decision making:
  Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Managing others & team involvement:
  Can work effectively with others and in multi-professional teams.
• Empathy & sensitivity:
  Takes in others’ perspectives and treats others with understanding; sees patients as people.
• Organisation & planning:
  Manages/prioritises time and information effectively; prioritises own workload; basic IT skills.
• Coping with pressure:
  Operates under pressure, demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
• Desirable:
  Vigilance & situational awareness:
  Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.

• Appropriate dental indemnity insurance.

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Note that under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 per annum as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

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