Volunteer - Dentist

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globalcentre ofexpertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community ofvolunteers to make a difference to the lives of peoplewithcerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. 

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and championequitable opportunities. We welcome interest fromvolunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.    

Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting ourLifestyles,sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services. 

Details of the role:

We understand that children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions can find visiting a regular dentist challenging. Run by volunteer dentists, our clinic has specialised equipment uniquely designed to treat people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities, providing more comfort and access than regular dental clinics. The clinic normally runs 2 or 3 mornings each week, typically on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday however days can vary depending on the availability of our volunteer dentists.   

Benefits of role:

• Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professionalgrowth 

• Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsycommunity 

• Support you to explore new experiences, develop skills and make newsocial and professionalconnections

• Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities 

Dates & Times:

Our volunteer dentists are usually rostered on for half day morning clinics throughout the year, typically run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our Dental Clinic Manager will work with you to schedule flexible days and times that suit your current work commitments. You can choose how many clinics to attend each year.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Offering clients of Cerebral Palsy Alliance your professional services as a dentist and completing all necessary documentation and reports as required. 

Essential requirements: 

• Current AHPRA (dental practitioner) registration

• Current dentistry certification/qualification 

• NDIS Worker Screening check

• Working with Children Check (NSW) 

• Excellent chairside manner and great communication skills

• At least 12 months experience working in a dental clinic

• Experience working with people with a disability desirable

*Important information:  

Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currentlyseeking, or havesought, medical treatment for which you think mayimpact your ability tovolunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engagingvolunteerswith diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may berequired tosupport you in the recruitment process,and to be successful and safeat CPA.

 Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of ourclients and students and volunteers. As such allvolunteersat CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds,advocates for, and protects the  rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safe organisation and all workers are responsibleto adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.  

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. 

How to Apply  

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments toenable you to equitablyparticipate in the recruitmentprocess please contact us atvolunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au