Endodontic Officer

Job Overview

To provide care in an identified clinical discipline (endodontics) to patients referred in accordance with the agreed policy. To perform other duties as specified to meet the requirements of the service. To participate in training for a range of staff. To work alongside specialists in special care dentistry, consultant in paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry and orthodontics.

Undertake appropriate endodontic assessment and investigations for patients to determine the need for onward referral to a specialist/consultant. Management of orthograde endodontic treatment with magnification, rotary system instrumentation and contemporary techniques and materials. Management of trauma, including immature apices. Endodontic treatment for complex root canal anatomy with increased curvature of canals. Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues.

This may involve the provision of care in fixed clinics and/or by utilising mobile dental units or at hospital venues. May take responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service as delegated.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh.

Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

• Meets clinical competences for a Dentist with Enhanced Skills (Endodontics).
• In addition to the competencies expected on completion of undergraduate and Dental Foundation Training or its equivalent, a Dentist with enhanced Skills would be expected to have evidence of competencies identified below:
• Undertakes appropriate endodontic assessment and investigations for patients to determine the need for onward referral to a specialist/consultant.
• Management of orthograde endodontic treatment with magnification, rotary system instrumentation and contemporary techniques and materials.
• Management of trauma, including immature apices.
• Identification, exploration and obturation of canals where the referring dentist has been unable to locate.
• Negotiation of canals appearing clinically/radiographically sclerosed in the coronal portion but negotiable thereafter.
• Removal of fractured posts.
• Endodontic treatment for complex root canal anatomy with increased curvature of canals.
• Treatment of teeth where it has not been possible to achieve good local analgesia with conventional methods.
• Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues. This may involve the provision of care in fixed clinics and/or by utilising mobile dental units or at hospital venues.
• Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies. Lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.
• Keeps up to date with developments in this area and/or be able to advise other members of the team.
• May take responsibility for organising the training…