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Specialist Dentist - Orthodontics

Job Description

Within the CDS the post holder is responsible for the running of the orthodontic service providing treatment to patients who have been referred in from the CDS and GDS within the Cwm Taf area.

• To provide orthodontic treatment for patients with a dental health need referred from CDS practitioners and GDPs, as agreed under local commissioning arrangements.

• To provide orthodontic treatment for patients with a dental health need referred from CDS practitioners and GDPs, as agreed under local commissioning arrangements.
• To work with CDS colleagues, including the Paediatric and Special Care Specialists/Consultants, in the provision of integrated care for patients. This will include special care patients and extraction advice for the GA service.
• To have an understanding of the post’s responsibility in relation to clinical governance, participating in clinical audit, peer review and continuing professional development. To take an active role in local, regional and national orthodontic audit for the improvement of services.
• To provide current specialist orthodontic advice to the management team of the CDS.
• To comply with all NHS policies and procedures.

• To take an active role in local in-service training programmes, including work with DF2s.

• To provide timely data information, with support from the administration team, thereby assisting in the assessment of service performance and ultimately service planning.
• To ensure that patients’ records are accurately and contemporaneously completed, both electronically and manually, following University Health Board (UHB) and Service policies.
• To undertake and direct the maintenance of orthodontic clinical records, including digital records, and their appropriate archiving.
• To participate in regular appraisal with the Line Manager in order to help identify training and development needs.
• To manage the CDS orthodontic clinics within financial constraints, liaising with appropriate linked clinical services, laboratory and equipment suppliers where necessary.
• You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

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