Dental Officer - Bowral, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Bowral, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Applications from agencies will not be accepted_

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time or Part Time, 1FTE

Location:
Wingecarribee Community Health Centre

Position Classification:
Dental Officer Level 3

Requisition ID:
REQ393200

Application Close Date:28/05/2023

Could YOU benefit from the Dental Officer Rural Scheme allowances of up to $ 20,000?

About The Opportunity

The Oral Health Team at SWSLHD are recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Dental Officer to join the team in Bowral.

We are looking for someone who is
passionate about high quality oral health care and educating the local community.

You will have great communication skills and be able to build rapport with clients to promote positive health outcomes and work towards achieving the management of complex clinical needs for patients.

The role is focused around ensuring
excellence in quality patient centred care and you will be able to easily involve the patients and their families/carers in safe oral health practices.

We are searching for someone who is ready to teach and train other people and ensure quality improvement in the oral health space.

Working in a small rural area such as Bowral offers you an incredible
range of opportunities within your role which are not available at a large metro facility.

The team is highly supportive of professional development and career progression and this role also allows you to participate in Aged Care Modules.

Located in the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, Bowral has an incredible café culture, art scene and a diverse range of patients not seen in any other facility in the South Western Sydney Area._

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

Unrestricted registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Demonstrated experience in the management of a clinical unit/service.
Demonstrated high level of clinical independence as a senior dentist with ability to accept referrals from junior dentists and oral health therapists.
Demonstrated highly advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning abilities in managing most of the difficult clinical situations, complex medical histories, children and those with physical and mental disabilities.
Demonstrate an earned recognition of their exceptional competence in dentistry and have a proven record for carrying out a broad range of advanced and complex dental procedures, as well as experience in performing procedures under oral sedation, relative analgesia and general anaesthesia.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with a range of individuals including the general public
Demonstrate the ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team, act as a mentor to other clinical staff, teach undergraduate students as well as assume responsibility for providing clinical supervision, advice and support to all dental practitioners within the team.
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff, as well as conduct clinical research.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID19 vaccines available in NSW._
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and