Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.

Canberra Health Services Dental (CHS Dental) within the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) provides adult, child and youth general dental, restorative, additional needs, General Anaesthetic (GA), Relative Analgesia (RA), and specialist Surgical and Orthodontic services to the eligible members of the ACT community. The service currently operates from five Community Health Centres and three hospitals across the ACT region, as well as operating within ACT corrective services and from mobile dental clinics as below:

• Gungahlin  Community Health Centre – Six dental chairs
• Belconnen  Community Health Centre – Eleven dental chairs
• City  Community Health Centre - Ten dental chairs
• Phillip  Community Health Centre - Ten dental chairs; and
• Tuggeranong  Community Health Centre - Five chairs.
• Alexander  Maconochie Centre (AMC)
• The  Canberra Hospital (GA)
• North  Canberra Hospital (GA)
• Calvary  John James Hospital (GA)
• Nursing  home mobile dental clinic
• School  mobile dental clinic
• Targeted  Access Program mobile dental clinic

CHS Dental is a multidisciplinary program and consists of dentists, visiting oral surgeons, oral health therapists, dental therapists, prosthetists, visiting orthodontist, dental assistants, laboratory technicians and administrative staff. CHS Dental offers a range of dental services to the eligible members of the community for adult & child and youth dental services, this includes denture services and emergency dental.

The services are available Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm at the above listed facilities and Community Health Centres.

Part time positions with a minimum roster of 3 business days per week are available.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the Dental Board of Australia.

Key responsibilities

Under limited direction of the Senior Dental Officer, you will:

1. Provide dental services to eligible clients across all CHS Dental service delivery locations, these locations include the Belconnen Health Centre, Civic Health Centre, Phillip Health Centre, Tuggeranong Health Centre, Gungahlin Health Centre, Hume Health Centre within the Alexander Maconochie Centre and the CHS Dental Mobile Dental Clinics, as well as the major Canberra public hospitals.
2. Undertake examination, diagnosis and dental treatment for clients within the approved scope of clinical practice and consult with and provide advice to other professional staff
3. Plan and participate in Quality Improvement programs to ensure the highest clinical standards.

4. Participate in continuing professional development, performance appraisal and development.
5. Provide clinical supervision to trainee Dental Assistants and Dental Students.
6. Provide preventive care, oral health education and instruction.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Compassion
2. Be proactive, enthusiastic and a strong communicator
3. Reliability
4. High level of customer service

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ needs;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain networks across Canberra Health Services and with external parties
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Good understanding of the principles of quality and safety to deliver exceptional care

In addition to a commitment to work, health and safety (WH&S) and contributing to the CHS positive patient focus displaying behaviours consistent with the organisational values of Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Possession of a recognised Degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Science.
• Ability to be hold a radiation license within ACT
• Be registered or be eligible for registration as a Dentist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated minimum of four years clinical experience working as an AHPRA registered Dentist.
• Demonstrated experience working as a sole dental clinician within a single chair dental clinic.

Desirable

• Scope and experience providing dental treatment to Additional Needs clients,
• Scope and experience providing dental treatment to clients who are under general anaesthetic
• Current driver’s license
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) and Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS) clinical indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care and all other related frameworks

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical and Dental professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Approval for second job will need to be submitted annually. Commitment to second job must not impact on the agreed clinical duties of the specialist at Canberra Hospital.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a cover letter responding to the below Selection Criteria:

1. Proven ability to examine, diagnose, treatment plan and manage routine dental treatment for adults and children, including people with additional needs and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
2. Demonstrated experience working as a sole dental clinician in a single chair dental clinic along with a minimum of four years experience working as an AHPRA registered dentist.
3. Ability to work within the CHS Dental policies such as infection control and to participate in accreditation and quality improvement activities.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the provision of dental care in a public health setting, community participation, and client rights.
5. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary primary health care delivery team.
6. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.