About the role
Salary: £54502.00 to £81753.00
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Dental Services holds several NHS contracts and is commissioned to provide Dental Access and specialised referral services in Community Dental Services and prison dentistry from 20 sites, with general anaesthetic sessions at three hospitals.
To provide dental care for patients currently being detained by Her Majesty at HMP sites across Kent.
Involve patients in their care and treatment. Offer information, support and motivation to patients regarding oral health, diet and smoking
To work with other healthcare professionals and stakeholders to provide a seamless care package for KCHFT dental patients
Monitor the application of clinical governance practice including dental nurse standards, infection control and cross infection
Participate in audits as directed by senior management or the Dental Strategic Business Unit Quality Group (DSBUQG)
Comply with Dental Practice Inspections as organised through the Area teams, and ensure delivery of all CQC outcomes for patient care
Comply with all KCHFT clinical and non-clinical policies
Act as an ambassador for the dental service, lead and positively motivate the teams, focus on patient outcomes and key performance indicators and activities
Attend and chair meetings as directed by the senior management team
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.