D9 Dental Practitioner - BULFORD DENTAL CENTRE SP4 9AD

Are you looking to broaden your clinical experience, working alongside the military in a temporary capacity? We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and professional healthcare candidates to work at military locations throughout the UK for ad-hoc assignments, which once registered, will be available to you through the easy to use Patchwork Health app. HCRG is the first of its kind Staff Bank to support the permanent military and civilian workforce predominantly in the provision of primary, but also secondary, healthcare, dental and mental health services. Previous experience of working with the military population would be desirable but not necessary to apply to the Staff Bank. By joining the Staff Bank, you will benefit from: Priority access to temporary assignments Continuity of access to temporary assignments Access to a dedicated Bank Team Free CPD Training Free Health & Wellbeing Services Free Occupational Health Screening Free Appraisals Free Revalidation Free Mandatory Training Interested in applying? Submit your CV to Hugo.sousa@hcrg.uk.com / 02072469153 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability. Dates: 16/09/2024 -01/11/2024 LOCATION: BULFORD DENTAL CENTRE SP4 9AD JOB DESCRIPTION DENTAL PRACTITIONER A. OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION - SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 1. To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for. 2. To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23- 1 and DPHC Dental SOPs. 3. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact. 4. To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents. B. STANDARDS TO WHICH A DENTAL PRACTITIONER MUST COMPLY WHEN PROVIDING THE SERVICES 5. To comply with all relevant Contracting Authority policy including DPHC (Dental) policies, regulations and orders as well as JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and other policies as notified to the Dental Practitioner. 6. To ensure that surgery management, document administration (including the rendering of dental returns and safe custody of F Med 271s) and maintenance of equipment is undertaken to the standards laid out in JSP 950 Leaflet 2-23-1 and DPHC Dental SOPs. 7. Treatment is to be provided in accordance with The College of General Dentistry (CG Dent) guidelines 8. To ensure compliance with radiation safety orders and adhere to current control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations. C. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 9. Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions. 10. Certified completion of Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK or have evidence of at least 24 months full-time postgraduate clinical experience derived in a primary dental care setting or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS. 11. Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation. 12. Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4 Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months. 13. To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection. 14. To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training. 15. Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled "Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers"). D. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 16. Previous Ministry of Defence (MoD) Experience. 17. An NHS Performer number. 18. A dentally related level 7 postgraduate qualification