DENTAL PRACTICE INSPECTOR

ORAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, STOBHILL

INFORMATION PACK

REF: 56394D

CLOSING DATE: 31ST MAY 2019

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SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION

POST: DENTAL PRACTICE INSPECTOR

BASE: ORAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE, STOBHILL

The gds provides a comprehensive administrative support service to 722 general dental practitioners and 271 practices in Greater Glasgow and Clyde in accordance with the national health services (general dental services) (scotland) regulations 2010. We now have an opportunity for suitably qualified general dental practitioners to join our gds team working on a sessional basis, for 2 sessions per month.

The main focus of this role is to continue and promote the improvement in quality of care throughout general dental practice by undertaking combined practice inspections (cpi). This will involve support and advice to practices to facilitate successful completion of the cp1.

For further information please contact Dr. Abdul Haleem on 0141 201 9724

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Dental Practice Inspector

Managerially accountable to:

Clinical Services Manager – Primary Care

Professionally accountable to:

Primary Care Dental Services Lead

Department(s): General Dental Services

Directorate: Oral Health Directorate, East Dunbartonshire HSCP

Base: Oral Health Offices, Stobhill Hospital

No. of Job Holders: 3 (including this post)

Last Update: March 2019

2. JOB PURPOSE

There is a requirement under NHS Regulations 2010, Schedule 1, Paragraph 2, Section 4, for Health Boards to carry out inspections of General Dental Practices and Public Dental Services Clinics at least once every three years using the National Combined Practice Inspection Checklist. In NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Dental Practice Inspectors usually carry out these inspections.

3. ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT

Oral Health Directorate

The post sits within the Oral Health Directorate. The Oral Health Directorate is hosted within the East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) for Primary Care Dental Services and within Regional Services for Secondary and Tertiary care services. This facilitates the delivery of a single NHS GG&C Board wide service. The structure incorporates: General Dental Services Public Dental Service Secondary Care Dental Services Dental Public Health Oral Health Improvement

General Dental Services

Provides a comprehensive administrative support service to 722 General Dental Practitioners across 271 practices in Greater Glasgow and Clyde in accordance with The National Health Services (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010. The department acts as an enabling function providing contractors with the necessary support and expertise associated with their contractual obligations. The department supports the organisation by ensuring that its statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in relation to these NHS contractors.

Public Dental Service

The service operates on a board-wide basis and provides care for patients who have difficulty accessing mainstream dental services from 28 fixed clinics in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

The service is responsible for the delivery of Complimentary Dental Services which includes specialist treatment on referral, access services for Priority Groups (including Prisoners), weekday emergency dental services for non registered patients, National Dental Inspection Programme in Schools, Oral Health Promotion and Childsmile programmes.

4. ORGANISATONAL POSITION

Primary Care Dental Services

Lead

DPAsX 3

General Manager

Oral Health Directorate

Clinical Services Manager

– Primary Care

Practice Inspectors

(x3)

------------- Professional accountability________ Managerial accountability

Dedicated admin support will be provided from the general dental services admin team.

5. SCOPE AND RANGE

The core responsibilities and functions include: Advice to the Oral Health Directorate Support to General Dental Practitioners Improving Standards/Practice Development Liaison with the Public Dental Service Liaison with General Dental Practitioners

6. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holders core duties and responsibilities include: To undertake inspections of General Dental Practices and Public Dental Service

sites using the National Combined Inspection Checklist To compile reports for each practice inspection To achieve defined outcomes from inspections To undertake other duties related to practice inspection as directed by the

Clinical Services Manager and Dental Practice Advisers

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

Whilst the post holder is expected to have a sound working knowledge of all equipment, machinery and systems used in the department, they may not have daily personal involvement. Examples of equipment and machinery used are:-

Personal computer/laptop and printer Fax machine Shredder Laminator Overhead projector Photocopier Telephone- landline and mobile (daily).

7b. SYSTEMS

Examples of systems used are: Internet and Intranet Microsoft Office software Personnel filing system Clinical + – Dental Practice Software system DATIX

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK and DECISIONS AND

JUDGEMENTS

The postholder will work to a prescribed programme to achieve a defined programme of inspection.

The postholder will be subject to review, and will participate annually in a formal review of performance to ensure that the programme of inspections is met and the quality of reporting is maintained.

9. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder is expected to communicate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff across the Oral Health Directorate and NHS GGC and with senior officials in external organisations in the public and private sectors. Excellent communication skills are required to inform others including the need for highly developed inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills is essential, as well as the ability to resolve conflict.

Examples of the main contacts are:

Internal Primary Care Dental Team including CSM, Primary Care Dental Services Lead

and GDS department Oral Health Directorate Senior Management Team Consultant in Dental Public Health Assistant Clinical Directors for the Public Dental Service Administrative Teams

External NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) General Public/Patients The Scottish Dental Practice Board/PSD Other Health Boards Chief Dental Officer

10. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical Effort/Skills: Leadership skills including influencing, well developed listening and interpreting

skills. Well developed planning, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Good keyboard skills and competent use of word processing, excel, power-point,

search engines and-mail packages. Numerical, statistical and analytical skills.

Mental Effort/Skills:

Mental dexterity in dealing with a vast range of complex data, policy, strategy and information.

High levels of concentration required during preparation of reports, responses and briefings in relation to complex documentation and issues.

Ability to multi-task and cope with, and respond to, frequent interruptions. Attention to detail and ensuring the production of accurate work, given that there is

frequent interruption and a varied and unpredictable work pattern. Retention and communication of knowledge and information. Workload is subject to a high degree of unpredictability and work requires to be

reprioritised on a daily basis. Due to the nature of the work, urgent enquiries may result in a change of task to deal with critical issues.

Emotional Effort/Skills: Post holder’s judgement in dealing with a wide range of people mainly at a senior

level within and out with the Directorate. Variety of issues and their sensitive/confidential nature requires good coping skills

and a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Ability to maintain focus and continuity in complex issues over extended periods. Ability to prepare comprehensive and accurate information which is accessible and

easily understood. Ability to assess timescales, recognise the implications and prioritise work

accordingly.

Working Conditions: Able to travel to attend meetings and meet with staff at other sites.

11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

See attached person specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

FACTOR ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Experience Minimum of 10 years GDP

experience Maintains active participation

in clinical dentistry

Practice Owner Participation in professional

working groups etc. with other professionals/agencies

Has had their own practice inspected successfully within the previous 3 years

Up to date CPD and clinical audit

Undertakes to spend the majority of clinical time in NHS dental service after appointment (65% minimum)

Planning, report writing, assessing, examining, teaching, training

Active in postgraduate education

Qualification & Training Qualified dentist Registration with the General

Dental Council * Membership of a Dental

Defence Union *

* Must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in post

Relevant Postgraduate qualification

Knowledge or skills Up to date knowledge and awareness of legislation affecting the practice of Dentistry

Knowledge and understanding of current GDC Regulations and professional obligations of Dentists and the dental team

Conversant with NHS Regulations

Detailed understanding of the Statement of Dental Remuneration (SDR)

Good working knowledge of MS Office Software, Email and Internet

Proven time management, planning and organisational skills

Detailed knowledge and awareness of practice inspection legislation and best practice

A broad understanding of Clinical Governance

Dispositione.g. Personal skills

Reliability and flexibility Excellent communication skills Approachable Capable of working

independently and as part of team

Ability to work with a team A positive and enthusiastic

approach to general practice

High professional values Exercise a high degree of

confidentialityOther No adverse disciplinary record

or probity issues No evidence of poor clinical

quality from DRO examinations

Minimum complaints against current practice

No conflicts of professional interest **

Full driving licence and car owner

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

** The Health Board considers that working for other organisations involved with the regulation and monitoring of NHS General Dental Practice may present a professional conflict of interest

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.

TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent

GRADE AND SALARY Dental Practice Inspector

Salary as per SDR Guild rate New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.

HOURS OF DUTY 2 Sessions = 3.5 hours per session

SUPERANNUATION New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.  Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made to do this via: www.sppa.gov.uk

REMOVAL EXPENSES Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.

EXPENSES OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT

Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance with appropriate travelling expenses. Re-imbursement shall not normally be made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of appointment.

TOBACCO POLICY NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLANDThis post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership.

CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified. ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior

to any appointment being made.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely confidential.

DISABLED APPLICANTS A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you, if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you are selected for interview.

GENERAL NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

NOTICE The employment is subject to one months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Abdul Haleem, Dental Practice Advisor on 0141 201 9724 email ahaleem@nhs.net with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)

Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice

Immigration Questionnaire

Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.

NOMINATION OF REFEREES

It is Board policy that no person can act as a member of an Advisory Appointments Committee and be a referee for a candidate for that post. You should therefore check with your proposed referees whether there is likely to be any difficulty in this respect for we may otherwise have to invite you to submit another name or names

RETURN OF APPLICATIONS

Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the recruitment address below;

Medical and Dental Recruitment TeamNHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeWest Glasgow ACH (formerly Yorkhill) 2nd FloorDalnair Street, Yorkhill, G3 8SJ

CLOSING DATE

The closing Date will be 31st May 2019