Principal Dentist

Start a new journey with us!

We provide general and emergency dental care with no out-of-pocket expenses to eligible patients. We provide oral health services throughout the West Moreton region at hospitals, community clinics and schools.

• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 9 months – with the possibility of extension!

About the role

To provide clinical care and manage oral health services for community, rural and prison oral health clinics within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service. Coordinate adult services in an integrated model of service delivery in line with the Service's strategic plan for Oral Health.

Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead multi-disciplinary clinical teams to provide safe, high-value oral health care to eligible patients within the designated service area.
• Activity monitor and manage waiting lists, referrals, and patient flow to ensure patients access oral health care in a safe and timely manner within the designated service area

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Delivers excellent, patient-centred oral health care to eligible patients across community, rural and correctional dental services
• Understands the policy frameworks, waiting list guidelines, and standard range of treatment for public dental care in Queensland and can effectively distribute available resources to maximise care to the community
• Effectively manages clients' expectations and deals with clients' complaints in conjunction with Director and CLO, whilst understanding and educating patients on their rights and responsibilities.
• Well-developed clinical leadership skills to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams across various clinical settings.
• Able to effectively deliver and receive feedback, coach and develop high performing teams and implement supportive performance improvement strategies
• Demonstrated ability to use data, reports and feedback to identify areas for improvement and plan, implement and evaluate Quality Improvement activities that deliver meaningful improvements for patients and staff.
• Enjoys their job and profession and remains focused on their own continuous development.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.