Provide clinical care in dentistry under appropriate supervision, managing patients in out-patient and in-patient settings with decreasing levels of supervision, while contributing to the safe and effective operation of the dentistry service.
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose and manage patients in dentistry with decreasing levels of supervision, escalating appropriately.
Participate in clinics, ward rounds, on-call rotas and procedures as required, contributing to audit and quality-improvement activities.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and current MDCN registration/licence in line with internal clinical policy.
Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other services and supporting managed-care/HMO processes through evidence-based, cost-effective practice.
Requirements
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS or BChD) or an equivalent registrable dental qualification from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national housemanship/internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.
Minimum of 3 years of post-NYSC clinical experience, including time at Medical Officer I grade or equivalent. Post-registration clinical experience as a dental practitioner beyond entry level.
Required skills:
Sound clinical knowledge relevant to dentistry.
Ability to manage presentations appropriate to the role.S
ound clinical record-keeping skills.
Competent use of hospital clinical systems.
Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice to have:
Progress toward a postgraduate dental fellowship (e.g. primary or part examinations of the National Postgraduate Medical College or the West African College of Surgeons, Faculty of Dental Surgery).
Additional training relevant to the area of practice (e.g. life support, clinical skills, quality improvement).