Principal Dentist
Principal Dentist
Provide leadership and support to Oral Health staff. Provide general dentistry in welcoming and friendly communities across rural and remote QLD.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Dental
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Deliver the finest care, to the furthest corner and explore outback QLD
- Provide vital services to patients that truly appreciate your time and care
- Full-time role, 0.75 in a clinical capacity and 0.25 in administrative duties
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) provides dental services to rural and remote Queenslanders. Our dedicated Dental team provide services to communities across Queensland in the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU). The MDU is an 18-wheel semitrailer housing two state-of-the-art dental surgeries. The MDU serves upwards of 70 patients per week, with the capacity to offer a range of services varying from a preventive check and clean through to extraction with the aid of our onboard orthopantomogram or OPG unit. This service addresses the immediate need for dental care within QLD communities and works towards improving overall health in these regions by providing regular ongoing service. The MDU is staffed by RFDS Dentists and Dental assistants passionate about delivering quality oral health services in rural and remote Queensland.
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Dentist to lead the MDU as a Principal Dentist. This role is a permanent, full-time position that will see you work for 2 weeks on rotation followed by 1 week with a mixture of administration and days off to support your work-life balance. At least once a quarter, you will not attend a rotation but will instead perform administration in a flexible way.
On each rotation, the Principal Dentist is supported by three Dental Assistants and one Dentist. Your rotations could see you support QLD communities from Cherbourg up to Collinsville and across to Camooweal and many other beautiful places in between.
In your role as a clinician, you will conduct clinical examinations, diagnose issues, develop treatment plans, deliver treatments, educate patients about oral health, maintain comprehensive clinical records, and provide post-treatment support to patients. As the leader of the MDU, you will-
- Provide support and guidance to Dentists, Dental Assistants and the MDU Coordinator
- Manage requirements for workforce planning and recruitment of Dentists and Dental Assistants
- Engage with clinical governance processes and ensure compliance with RFDS clinical policies and procedures
- Develop and monitor the annual budget for the RFDS Oral Health Service
- Participate and organise staff training activities related to clinical service delivery
- Collaborate with the Principal Dental Advisor to improve service delivery, service reporting, research and service expansion
It is essential that you possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and that you can lead positively in an environment of remote teamwork. You will successfully demonstrate:
- Registration with AHPRA, as a Dentist
- Four year’s post-graduate experience in a general Dentistry
- Well-developed management skills including demonstrated skills in leadership and decision making
- Demonstrated ability to implement change
- Advanced knowledge of best practices within a dental clinic
- Current Queensland Health Radiography Licence
- Experience in a rural and remote practice
- Ability to handle challenging operational situations in a calm and rational manner
- Proven clinical skills in managing a broad range of oral health issues
- Experience in using a clinical patient record system (RFDS uses Titanium)
- Evidence of annual certification in Basic Life Support and a Current First Aid Certificate (AED) (or willing to obtain prior to commencement)
Why join the RFDS and the MDU?
You will work with a supportive team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution. In addition to a supportive orientation program, further support is provided to ensure that you're comfortable and prepared for the adventurous nature of the roster and job. Most importantly, you will see patients grateful for the Flying Doctor’s service. You'll be rewarded with a challenging and inspiring role where you will be welcomed in the communities you serve. In addition, you will receive;
- An attractive Base Salary remunerating you for your hard-earned skills + Super
- You will be entitled to the Remote Allowances of $98 per day
- We offer additional Salary Packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
- We support professional development with paid study leave
- We will provide you with Leadership development. RFDS believes strongly in its people, which is why we offer ongoing and regular development opportunities to ensure that our leaders feel supported and equipped for their roles.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Novated leasing available
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
Interested?
For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition Lead Yasmine Haimes on 0407 626 498 or at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au.
This role will close on the 17th of July 2023, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin prior to this date.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history checks and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. Having a valid QLD driver’s licence and driving a work vehicle is mandatory when required. This role also has a requirement to undergo the RFDS credentialing process and provide evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases.
RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.
