Dental Officer

REPORTS TO: Senior Medical Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To operate and run the Ascension Island Dental Clinic providing professional dental services to the Ascension Island population. Whilst falling under the auspices of the Island Senior Medical Officer, the Dental Officer is the only dentist on Ascension Island and has relative autonomy in providing the service to island users.

CLINICAL BACKGROUND

The Ascension Island Dental Clinic is situation in Georgetown close to the hospital. It is a single surgery facility with a large surgery / reception room, separate decontamination room, radiography / office, storeroom and dental laboratory. There is currently full-time support from a UK GDC registered dental nurse who also undertakes reception / administrative duties.

THIS ROLE WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

MAIN DUTIES

• Provision of routine general dentistry – examination, prevention, periodontics, paediatric dentistry, restorative (not including implant placement), endodontics, extractions and minor oral surgery, occasional crown and bridge and denture prosthetic work (including on-island denture repairs and additions)
• Budgetary control and management of the Dental Clinic.
• Ordering and procurement of Dental supplies and equipment.
• Dental health education with emphasis on school children.
• General management of the dental service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial – total budgetary responsibility for the Dental Clinic.
• Management – management of the Dental Nurse / Receptionist duties, and day-to-day running of the clinic.
• Health & Safety – to ensure the clinic operates safely within current standards and guidelines.
• Equipment – minor maintenance, procurement, servicing etc of all clinic plant and equipment.
• Confidentiality – patient records etc.
• Professional development – to monitor and ensure maintenance of CPD for both dentist and nurse.