Hours: Part time

Restorative Dentistry 22.5 hours (3 days)

An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital to recruit a part time Staff Dental Hygienist to work as part of the Restorative Dentistry team. Charles Clifford Dental Services is a regional dental teaching hospital which provides specialist services. Successful applicants will join the dental team, providing all aspects of dental hygiene care to patients referred to them. Candidates should have first class communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to undertake dental health promotion and to deliver education in maintenance of oral hygiene.

Successful candidates should possess the Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent.

For further information contact:

Ms Philippa Hoyle or Mrs Tracey Plant

0114 2717905 0114 2717832

Main duties of the job

To receive and prepare patients prior to carrying out periodontal procedures, to undertake these procedures and supervise and monitor the patients during treatment. To ensure the patient is fit and able to leave the hospital after treatment (which may involve supervising the patient outside of normal working hours until an escort or suitable transport arrives).

To reassure and inform the patient about their treatment and its possible outcomes being aware of body language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner, showing empathy at all times.

To ensure the proposed treatment plan is valid, relevant and in the patient's best interests.

To treat patients with complex social and medical needs.

To treat patients who are undergoing or have undergone oncology treatment.

Where necessary liaise with consultants from medical and dental teams to coordinate safe treatment of patients with complex needs.

To deal with abusive patients in an appropriate and polite manner.

Give specific and detailed pre and post operative advice to patients in relation to their periodontal treatment including oral hygiene, smoking cessation and dietary advice.

To carry out the full scope of practice as defined by the GDC for a Dental Hygienist and as requested by the prescribing clinician.

About us

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the Sheffield University School of Clinical Dentistry, which provides training for undergraduate dental students and postgraduate students. The hospital also provides dental out-patient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area.

To provide a centre of excellence for specialist services in Restorative Dentistry including endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics (including dental implants) for patients outlined in our acceptance criteria.

To participate in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students and other dental care professionals.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent
• Current GDC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dental health promotion and education
• Experience of non-surgical periodontal management of Stage III and IV and rapidly progressing periodontal disease.
• Experience of managing patients with complex medical histories and management needs.

Desirable

• Experience of non-surgical management of peri-implant disease

Further Training

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at relevant CPD activities/courses

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Well organised with good time management
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety requirements

Other factors

Essential

• Hepatitis B immunity
• Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic, caring approach to patients and staff
• Able to use initiative
• Commitment to the Trust Equal Opportunities Policy
• Willingness to be flexible in work hours

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CCDH

Wellesley Road

Sheffield

S10 2SZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

190-7952-DIR