2 Orthodontists jobs in the United Kingdom
Pediatric Dental Nurse - Specialist Practice
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance to dentists during paediatric dental examinations and treatments.
- Prepare the operating room, sterilise instruments, and manage materials required for procedures.
- Educate young patients and their parents on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Comfort and reassure anxious children, building trust and a positive relationship.
- Take dental impressions and assist with other diagnostic procedures.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
- Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and health and safety regulations.
- Assist with reception duties and appointment scheduling as needed.
- Keep abreast of the latest advancements in paediatric dentistry and dental nursing techniques.
- NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
- Previous experience working as a Dental Nurse, preferably with children.
- A genuine passion for working with children and a patient, empathetic demeanour.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of paediatric dental procedures and common childhood dental conditions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community Dental Service
Posted today
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We are seeking a dedicated and forward thinking Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our multidisciplinary Community Dental Team. The role offers the opportunity to provide Special Care Dentistry for vulnerable adults including the provision of conscious sedation and general anaesthesia within the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) area. The post holder may be asked to lead and support service development and provision of oral care for vulnerable people in all aspects of Special Care Dentistry across the three counties of the Health Board area.
To provide and co-ordinate comprehensive services for vulnerable adults requiring Special Care Dentistry. This includes all aspects of clinical leadership, treatment and relevant management duties in order to provide this role.
To lead and co-ordinate appropriate CDS directorate research interests which will inform the delivery of Special Care Dentistry in accordance with the HDUHB Research and Development framework.
To develop integrated oral care pathways by liaising with other healthcare providers and external agencies for vulnerable adult groups.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health plans and the Health Board Plan
To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the Community Dental Services
To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the Community Dental Service is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process of colleagues.
Represent HDUHB on regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry as appropriate, for example, Managed Clinical Networks.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
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