Dental Officer

Provide a full range of dental care to any patient accessing the Buckinghamshire Priority Dental service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults, who require care. Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures and: Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients Obtain informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures, including the taking of radiographs, from the patient or an adult with parental authority and give a treatment plan Record all aspects of clinical examination, relevant medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system provided. Complete all computerised and written records necessary for the reporting of clinical activity and to ensure the collection of all patient charges due. Only prescribe appropriate medication from the dental formulary Follow all elements of the CNWL Clinical Governance policies. Particular emphasis is placed on those relating to cross infection control, Health & Safety, patient confidentiality and data protection. All radiographs should be justified, reported and an appropriate recording made in the radiograph log book to maintain radiographic quality assurance. Participate in clinical audit and peer review programmes relating to activity undertaken for the Dental Service. Undertake not to divulge to any third parties information relating to security access to the building, rooms, equipment and monies, as well as the Dental Service telephone numbers at the clinic. Undertake not to remove from the clinic under any circumstances, any equipment or materials used within the Dental Clinic as these remain the property of the CNWL Community Dental Service at all times. Offer appropriate telephone advice or carry out a remote consultation to patients not offered a face to face contact if appropriate. Undertake to communicate any operational concerns regarding the performance of equipment, protocols and team members in the communications book if appropriate or directly with the operational lead. Job description Job responsibilities Provide a full range of dental care to any patient accessing the Buckinghamshire Priority Dental service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults, who require care. Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures and: Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients Obtain informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures, including the taking of radiographs, from the patient or an adult with parental authority and give a treatment plan Record all aspects of clinical examination, relevant medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system provided. Complete all computerised and written records necessary for the reporting of clinical activity and to ensure the collection of all patient charges due. Only prescribe appropriate medication from the dental formulary Follow all elements of the CNWL Clinical Governance policies. Particular emphasis is placed on those relating to cross infection control, Health & Safety, patient confidentiality and data protection. All radiographs should be justified, reported and an appropriate recording made in the radiograph log book to maintain radiographic quality assurance. Participate in clinical audit and peer review programmes relating to activity undertaken for the Dental Service. Undertake not to divulge to any third parties information relating to security access to the building, rooms, equipment and monies, as well as the Dental Service telephone numbers at the clinic. Undertake not to remove from the clinic under any circumstances, any equipment or materials used within the Dental Clinic as these remain the property of the CNWL Community Dental Service at all times. Offer appropriate telephone advice or carry out a remote consultation to patients not offered a face to face contact if appropriate. Undertake to communicate any operational concerns regarding the performance of equipment, protocols and team members in the communications book if appropriate or directly with the operational lead.