JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB DETAILS
Job Title:
Clinical Director of Public Dental Services
Responsible to:
Line |Manager
Medical Director
Clinical Service Manager
Department & Base:
Dental Services, P&CS
Based : Newstead
Date this JD written/updated:
27th November 2012
Job Reference number:
JOB PURPOSE:
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Leadership and Clinical Governance in the NHS Public Dental Services.
Liaison with the new Community Health Partnerships in the implementation of agreed
region-wide and local health initiatives to tackle poor oral health.
Development and management of the Emergency Dental Services.
Liaison with the Hospital Dental Services and Secondary Care Services to ensure an
integrated dental service for the Borders.
Liaison with the consultants in dental public health.
Professional line management of the Dental Practice Advisor.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Medical Director
General Manager
P&CS
Clinical Director
Clinical Services Manager
Senior Dentist
Dentists
Professional Leadership
Line Management
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4. SCOPE AND RANGE
The service provides NHS dental care to the population of the Borders (approx 115,000)
and temporary visitors.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To provide strong clinical and professional leadership for the safe and effective delivery
and further development of the NHS Public Dental Service which is both evidenced based
and cost-effective.
2. Provide guidance and advice on policy in relation to public dental services.
3. Manage the implementation of the public dental service component of the National
Dental Inspection Programme in conjunction with NDIP co-ordinator.
4. Provide clinical leadership and governance to maintain a high level of clinical standards
and quality of care throughout all dental services by:
Developing systems of clinical governance including effective clinical risk
management, clinical audit and clinical effectiveness and continuing professional
development.
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Developing and implementing local protocols in conjunction with GDS colleagues to
clarify the areas of interface between salaried services, community dental services
and GDS.
 Developing good working arrangements with local authority Education Departments
so that NDIP and oral health promotion activities are successfully implemented.
5. To:
 Assume responsibility for the overall professional management of Public Dental
Services, ensuring compliance, where necessary, with Board policies, protocols and
guidelines.
 Contribute to the corporate aims of the Board.
 Take a lead role in the identification and management of under-performing dentists
in the NHS Public Dental Service.
6. To work with key stakeholders to ensure local implementation of national dental policy
including the “Dental Action Plan”.
7. To have responsibility for the management of, and ensure access to, relevant dental
services, including the organisation of emergency dental care.
8. To maintain close links with the Area Dental Committee, colleagues in the general
dental and hospital services to ensure an integrated dental service across NHS Border.
9. To maintain and expand knowledge and understanding on technological developments,
modern dental technique and practice.
10. To enhance and contribute to the standing of the Board by liaison joint working and
maintaining close links with NHS and other local and national agencies/organisations.
11. To ensure that robust clinical and non-clinical risk assessment protocols are in place
and fully implemented.
12. To contribute to the corporate and executive activities of the Board.
 Participation at Public Meetings as appropriate.
 Contributing to the Annual Report of the Board.
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13. To undertake other duties or functions as required.
14. To provide robust data in relation to all aspects of public dental health services
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15. To ensure provision of training for all staff.
 Link to NES
 Outreach facilities
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Liaison with local colleges etc
16. Promote PDS and ensure appropriate representation on key committees within HB area.
6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
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Good understanding of the use of Email, and relevant Windows Office applications.
IT systems, e.g. Intranet, Internet web sites, Web-enabled British National Formulary
(WeBNF)
Dental computer systems ( R4)
Personal computers and associated equipment
Data and information management systems
7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
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The postholder will report to the Medical Director with whom objectives are reviewed
and set on an annual basis.
The postholder will be expected to fulfil this role autonomously within the parameters
of established national and local priorities.
The post operates within NHS Borders own strategic framework.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
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Scottish Dental Practice Division
Salaried and Community Dental Services
GDP’s in NHS GDS
Consultant in Dental Public Health
Chief Dental Officer
Scottish Dental Practice Adviser Group
Local Dental Committee and Area Dental Advisory Committee
Clinical Executive
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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Routine use of keyboard and driving skills.
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9. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
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Maintaining and developing a responsive and sustainable service which meets patient
demand within the available resources.
Leading and influencing dental colleagues from across the full range of GDS and CDS
sectors.
This job description is not definitive and may be subject to
future amendments following negotiation and consultation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience
 Considerable postgraduate experience of a full range of
clinical dentistry.
 proven track record in change management and
achieving innovation
 considerable experience in the management of primary
care dental services,
 Experience of clinical audit.
 Sound knowledge and experience of clinical
governance.
 Experience and ability to maintain and expand
knowledge and understanding on technological
developments, modern dental technique and practice
and share with dental team.
Qualifications
 Dental degree
 A continuing professional development record in line
with General Dental Council requirements.
 CPD evidence includes areas relevant to general
dental practice.
 Full registration with the United Kingdom’s General
Dental Council (GDC).
Knowledge, Skills & Training
 Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
 Basic IT skills e.g. use of practice management
software, including presentation skills to describe
activity data to senior audiences (NHS Board meetings)
if required.
 Awareness of social and political factors and effective
influencing skills.
 Able to prioritise and deliver high quality work against a
background of change and uncertainty.
 Leadership skills – the ability to set a clear direction
and inspire and encourage others.
DESIRABLE
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Additional experience in a
specialised area, or higher
training in a clinical subject.
Previous
Budget
management experience.
Previous project experience
Experience
of
Policy
development
and
implementation.
Experience of monitoring
and evaluation of clinical
services
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Management qualification.
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Analytical and numeracy
skills.
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Possession of a full driving
licence
Disposition
 Able to demonstrate initiative and adaptability.
 Empathy and a caring and patient approach.
 A team player.
 Ability to cope confidently with work related pressure.
 Articulate and able to advocate for health.
Others
 Ability to travel independently
 Sound understanding and ability to develop effective
monitoring and evaluation processes.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Grade and salary:
Clinical Director, Dental Services, Range £65,734 - £74,908 pro rata.
Placing depends on previous experience and qualifications.
This post is designated as a Remote & Rural post and a further
allowance, initially of £4,500 rising to a maximum of £9,000 is
payable annually pro rata
Hours of work:
6 sessions per week, part- time
Annual leave:
6 weeks per annum pro rata The leave year normally runs from 1
June to 31 May.
Details of other types of leave entitlement (such as sick leave) are
set out in the handbooks.
Public Holidays:
10 days per annum pro rata ,
Some public holidays are on dates designated by NHS Borders
Details of other types of leave entitlement (such as sick leave) are
set out in the handbook.
Superannuation:
The post-holder is entitled to join the NHS superannuation pension
scheme.
Equal Opportunities:
In NHS Borders, we believe that all staff should be treated equally in employment. We will not
discriminate against any member of staff, or job applicant, on grounds of
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age, disability, gender, faith, race and sexual orientation
Trade Union membership.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups / Disclosure checks:
We carry out criminal record checks on new staff who fall within certain staff groups within NHS
Borders, through Disclosure Scotland. We send out PVG/Disclosure Forms to all shortlisted
candidates for these staff groups, and ask for these to be completed and returned at interview.
Unsuccessful candidates forms will be shredded. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not
apply to this post.
Tobacco policy:
We have a Tobacco policy in place. When selecting staff, we do not discriminate against
applicants who smoke, but staff must observe our policy on smoking.
Occupational Health:
All offers of appointment are subject to occupational health clearance, usually undertaken by
questionnaire, it is possible however that the OHS clinician would wish to contact you or arrange
an appointment.
If your work involves exposure-prone procedures, We offer Hepatitis B immunisation through
our Occupational Health Service (OHS). If you think you may be at risk of contracting Hepatitis B
through your job, you should ask for this immunisation at OHS. you must keep to the document
“Protecting Health Care Workers and Patients from Hepatitis B”, and the NHSiS Management
Executive Directive on this issue. You must be immune to Hepatitis B, and if you cannot prove that
you are immune, OHS will investigate to find out whether you are Hepatitis B positive or not.
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Health and Safety at Work:
You must take look after the health and safety of yourself and anyone else who may be affected by
what you do at work. You must also co-operate with us to make sure that we keep to legal and
organisational safety regulations. You can get more information from the NHS Borders’ Health &
Safety Adviser.
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