Specialist in Orthodontics - London, United Kingdom - Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Description

You will take a clinical leadership role in supporting the development and running of joint remote orthodontic/paediatric clinics within Kent Community Healthcare NHS Trust (KCHFT) Dental Services in
conjunction with the Clinical Directors of Kent and North East London and our Paediatric Dental Consultant.

You will be responsible for the provision of orthodontic opinions to
children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobia and other
disability or conditions that directly or indirectly affects their oral health.

It is envisaged that a major component of the clinic referrals will be for multidisciplinary treatment planning of poor prognosis first permanent molars.

The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director and will assist them as required in the day to day operational activities of KCHFT Paediatric/Orthodontic Specialist Remote Dental Clinics.

This remote clinic will receive referrals from all KCHFT dental clinics, those in North East London & Kent.

You will be involved in training and development programmes for the referring dentists to ensure that referrals of sufficient quality are received onto the clinic so future treatment needs can be agreed.

You will act as an ambassador for the Service, promoting the highest standards of excellence in working practices.

Provide high quality specialist orthodontic advice during remote specialist clinics for children who are unable to accept routine dental care because of some physical,developmental, medical, emotional, sensory, mental or social impairment, or a combination of these factors according to the criteria and protocols relevant to the specialty of Paediatric dentistry.
Support clinicians in providing Level 2 Paediatric dentistry, to their patients by accepting referrals that meet the joint clinic referral acceptance criteria,assisting them in multidisciplinary treatment planning by providing the orthodontic opinion.
Support any necessary further developments to the successful implementation of the Joint Orthodontic/Paediatric Specialist Remote clinic.
Be responsible for the clinical leadership and clinical quality assurance of Orthodontic Dentistry provided by KCHFT Dental Services within the context of these remoteorthodontic/paediatric clinics. This role will be carried out within the context of the Directorate's clinical governance system, working in conjunction with the ClinicalDirector and Paediatric Consultant.
Support our Paediatric Consultant in ensuring that appropriate links and onward referral systems are established with local Consultants in Orthodontic dentistry.
Develop and implement clinical policies in collaboration with our Paediatric Consultant/Specialists relating to the joint remote clinic within Dental Services in line with localand national guidance.

One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC.

We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities.

To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.

We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer.

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage.

Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer

Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments.

We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

Looking for professional development? We can support that too Ourcareer pathwayswill help you achieve your aspirations

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role.

Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

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Good luck We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity

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