Clinical Lead - Dental Network

The man function for this role is to provide clinical leadership to the whole dental network in Bridgewater. In addition , the appointee will be able to influence the strategy for service development across Greater Manchester and Cheshire and Merseyside.You will be a member of the Dental Management Team along with the Lead Nurse and the Director for Dental Services. You will manage the Clinical Directors for GM and C/M along with the Network lead dentists for Special Care, Oral Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry.The responsibilities of this post include, but are not limited to, Quality, Clinical Governance (including a focus on clinical audit and clinical effectiveness ) leading on dental appraisal, investigation of serious Incidents and management of poor performance (in conjunction with the Medical Director). The dental services include specialised and specialist special care and paediatric dentistry, bariatric services, domiciliary care, sedation and GA for adults and children. Bridgewater has an ambitious strategy to develop modern, clinically effective community dental services across Greater Manchester and Cheshire and Merseyside, and this role is at the forefront of that ambition.In addition to clinical leadership activities, you will be expected to be clinically active and demonstrate flexibility in response to service needs. This post is advertised on the SPCDS Band C Managerial pay scaleMain duties of the jobExcept in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities set out in your Job Plan, which will be reviewed annually.Work will be carried out in accordance with the Primary Care Trust Dental Service Directions 2006 or such successor Directions as may from time to time be enacted.You will clinically lead and clinically manage the dental directorate areas across the Trust footprint and undertake duties as delegated by the Medical Director. You will not have operational responsibility for any of the networks-Operational management will be provided by the Director of Dental Services.About usAt Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community.They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to themHere at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide..E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Purpose: Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities set out in your Job Plan, which will be reviewed annually.Work will be carried out in accordance with the Primary Care Trust Dental Service Directions 2006, or such successor Directions as may from time to time be enacted.You will clinically lead and clinically manage the dental directorate areas across the Trust footprint and undertake duties as delegated by the Medical Director. You will not have operational responsibility which will be provided by the Director of Dental Services. Duties and Responsibilities:Liaise and work with the Medical Director to ensure clinical quality and clinical delivery are maintained and improved across the service.Liaise and work with the Head of Dental Service to ensure an effective, safe service is delivered to the Trusts patients. Work clinically in your area of specialism and with general community dental services patients, demonstrating your professionalism and leadership skills to your team. Support all your team members in the delivery of excellent clinical care for patients. Management & LeadershipProvide clinical leadership to services operating across multiple sites, with several staff groups and providing a varied portfolio of differing clinical services.Undertake appraisals, personal development plans and job plans for senior clinicians in the dental service.Provide advice about: The legislative framework (for example in relation to GDC Standards) to support on such matters to other members of the dental team. Specialist registration and the provision of specialist and specialised care. Work with: Other corporate support services in Bridgewater, for example in dealing with complaints and incidents.
Manage: Clinical performance, including the quality of care. The clinical service, including horizon scanning. External relationships with senior managerial and clinical colleagues, including Operational Managers in Bridgewater and Commissioning Teams. Provide support and direct input to: Dental Clinical Governance meetings focusing on audit and clinical performance. Finance, Workforce and Planning meetings. Team meetings Any other such groups that may be established in Bridgewater.
ClinicalThis will include: Examination assessment and treatment of special care and paediatric patients whether referred to the service or retained for long term care. This will include patients with complex medical co-morbidities and complex patient management issues.
Provide care under sedation and GA and in domiciliary settings.
Provide up to date and evidence-based restorative, periodontal, prosthodontic, and simple minor oral surgery procedures for the above patient groups.
Implement programmes to prevent disease and promote health in these patients.
Delegate work appropriately and efficiently to DCP colleagues (Dental Nurses, Hygienists and Therapists) such that the efficiency of the clinic is maximised.
Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.
Be responsible for organising training and resources in support of the availability of sedation in all or part of the sector.
Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist referral or advice.
CommunicationCommunicate effectively with the following. Clinical teams and peers in relation to clinical and/or leadership situations. Other health and social care professionals relating to oral health and oral health care. Operational managers and corporate services in Bridgewater.
ProfessionalismProvide advice and/or support to colleagues or managers on ethical issues including interpretation of GDC guidance e.g. Maintaining Standards and CPD. Actively participate in and manage others in relation to appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities lead peer review, clinical audit or CPD activities.Support the Trusts Medical Director(s) to deal with issues of poor or under-performance in colleagues and other members of the dental team.Teaching and TrainingOversee clinical teaching and supervision programmes for undergraduates, post-graduates in training programmes, or for dentists in supervision. Oversee the dental epidemiology programmes. Promote and participate in clinical research. AdditionalYou may, occasionally, be required to work beyond your regular contracted hours, for example to ensure the safe completion of a patient care episode, we will ensure that you are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged for this flexibility.It is a condition of your employment that you are, and remain, a fully registered dental practitioner with the General Dental Council and be included on the list established in accordance with the provisions of the National Health Service (Performers List) Regulations 2004, as amended, or such successor Regulations as may from time to time be appropriate to your employment. If the appointee is already on a Specialist List, it is a condition of your employment that you also remain on the List.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
BDS
Desirable
MBA or other/similar relevant leadership qualification On a dental specialist list in an appropriate subject.
Skills & AttributesEssential
Able to present relevant information in a concise format. Able to engage effectively with individuals at all levels. Effective presentation skills.
Excellent motivational, negotiating and influencing skills.
Committed to the vision and values of the Trust.
Able to inspire and lead by example.
Commitment to the continuous improvement of safety, quality, and efficiency of processes.
Personal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others, including clinicians, manager, and other staff.
Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
Ability to set others clear and measurable objectives. Familiar with Microsoft Office suite, Teams.
Desirable
Excellent analytical and strategic skills. Ability to understand the usefulness of formal and informal routes to achieving your objectives.
Understands the executive structure of the Trust. Able to explain complex clinical and managerial issues to all audiences and to influence within and beyond the executive team of the Trust.
ExperienceEssential
Experience of leadership across multiple services. Providing dental advice to senior management teams.
Experience of leading clinical audit. Experience of quality Governance.
Experience of dealing with poor clinical performance. Clear understanding of the community dental service and its past and future strategies. Evidence of implementing change. Evidence of contributing to effective governance processes.
Desirable
Publication in Peer reviewed journal. Research experience. Change Management experience. Human factors awareness. Case investigator (managing high professional standards). Able to define and implement a clinical quality indicator.
Job Specific RequirementsEssential
The ability to travel independently across the Trust. The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
Additional CriteriaEssential
Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Employer detailsEmployer nameBridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressEuropa Point Europa Boulevard Warrington Cheshire WA5 7TYAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9835-DEN23-056a
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