Dentist

Job Reference No V0262

BHN is seeking a Dentist to join our experienced and remarkable multi-Disciplinary dental team.

Be part of a broader team of 30+ professionals (Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Counsellors, and Social Workers over 22 locations). We offer very competitive pay and pride ourselves on being supportive, understanding and providing the best work conditions possible.

We provide opportunities for career development pathways and opportunities to liaise with other services within the organisation such as GP, Family Violence, AOD, Mental Health. Avail of the opportunity to work alongside OHT’s, Prosthodontists and Dental Assistants in the team providing a broad range of support to individuals and their families. We provide regular practice reviews and case consult opportunities. Be part of a positive and proactive team providing Oral Health services to our community.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide high quality clinical services, in line with scope of practice.
• Maintain accredited infection control standards.
• Simple and complex direct restorations
• Extractions and minor oral surgery procedures
• Preventive services and oral health education tailored to the client’s needs.
• Appropriate examination, diagnosis and treatment of emergency and general dental patients

Requirements and attributes:

• Bachelor of Dental Science or equivalent degree;
• Current registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Current Victorian Radiation Use Licence
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Empathy/Cultural Awareness – Demonstrates an interest in and an appreciation of different cultures and seeks to understand and effectively address the issues and views of others.
• Initiative & Accountability – Takes responsibility for patient care and pro-actively implements treatment plans and addresses barriers to healthcare.

Benefits and perks:

• Flexible working conditions
• General salary packaging of $15,900 pet FBT year;
• Meal Entertainment/Facility leasing of $2,650 per FBT year.
• Rostered hours and shifts.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications with your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience in clinical governance
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Alison Avery, Dental Manager or email the [email protected], using the subject line: Dentist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.