Dental Hygienist or Therapist

One or two part-time (0.2/0.4 WTE), Dental Hygienists or Therapists to work in the Restorative Department with Head & Neck Cancer (HANC) working every week has become available within the Restorative Department at Barts Health Trust to cover a maternity locum. This part-time post and will be based within the Dental Hospital at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. Days are likely to be Tuesday and Thursday though there may be some flexibility.

Barts Health is a provider for advanced Restorative Dentistry, to patient groups including Cancer, Hypodontia, Cleft and Trauma. The Restorative Department is a Centre of Excellence in the management of patients requiring specialist restorative care.

The post entails providing hygiene and treatments to cancer patients within your scope of practice in the Restorative Department under the direction and guidance of the Consultants.

Applicants should possess full registration with the General Dental Council (UK) and be registered as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist with the General Dental Council; knowledge and clinical experience in secondary care are also essential. Please see attached Job Description.

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a specialist restorative dentistry team, working under the guidance of consultants to deliver high-quality care to a complex and vulnerable patient group. They will be responsible for providing oral health education, periodontal treatment and restorative dental care for patients with head and neck cancer. This includes support and treatment through all stages of their restorative care pathway (pre and post cancer treatment, involving surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will ensure effective communication with referring practitioners and managing correspondence related to the clinics. They will operate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering care within the 18-week treatment pathway, under the direction of departmental clinicians. Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) is a requirement and the individual will be expected to uphold GDC standards and guidelines including compliance with professional conduct and disciplinary procedures.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Therapy or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• GDC registered as a Dental Therapist
• Holds an further qualification in a specialised area of Dental practice.

Experience

• A qualified Dental Hygienist or Therapist with with experience of working in a hospital setting and demonstration of the ability to independently manage a patient caseload.
• Experience of working with Head and Neck Cancer patients.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary team working in complex patient care pathways.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of dental anatomy, pathology, and oral disease prevention.
• Knowledge of current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice in dental therapy.
• Awareness of NHS dental service frameworks and referral pathways.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary care in complex cases involving medical or surgical teams.

Skills

• Communicates effectively and works collaboratively within a team, maintaining positive working relationships with dental, medical and allied health professionals.
• Has been involved in audit and QI to improve a service.

Other

• Adaptable and dependable team member, readily available to provide cover during colleagues' absences.
• Demonstrates a professional approach to work, with a strong record of reliability, consistent attendance and a neat, presentable appearance.
• Proficient in using information technology and everyday computer applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum inc pro rata