Community Dental Therapist required for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham for 4 days a week.

The post holder is expected to perform to a high standard and deliver clinical procedures and preventative oral care within the remit of a dental therapist as outlined by the General Dental Council.

Main duties of the job

1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.

2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.

3. To ensure that the patient's clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.

4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.

2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.

3. To ensure that the patients clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.

4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.

5. Keep accurate and clear contemporaneous records for each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Therapy Qualification
• Full registration with the General Dental Council

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings
• Proven good IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of management and team leadership.
• Experience of providing oral health promotion in community settings

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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