commissioning capability - information for PCTs
At Oasis, our goal is to improve access to high quality dental care to the UK population. We are also committed to delivering this care, with maximum value to any commissioning body.
With teams dedicated to new dental commissioning, we are able to deliver the maximum value for any dental commissioning team.
Our teams will ensure that we are able to deliver a high quality dental service that meets the needs of a local area. We work with commissioning PCTs to understand their strategy and objectives for any commissioning project, work to develop a detailed understanding of the local area to ensure we are clear on the type of dental provision required. Where a new practice is required, we are also have dedicated property teams who able to identify suitable premises and manage the planning and building of a first class dental practice.
Our clinical teams ensure that we have well trained and supported clinical and practice staff. Practice teams are supported by a significant 'back office' at our support centre in Bristol to provide help and support in all aspects of HR, marketing, IT and finance. Our management structure ensures that we always have well run and efficient practices.
With over 200 practices throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland and with a broad range of general dentists and specialist skills across our network, we have the capability to deliver most types of contracts.
When dealing with multiple sites, we can offer the significant advantage of one point of contact for the efficient delivery of a new dental contract.
We have recently opened 14 brand new, state of the art practices in Northern Ireland between Nov 2009 and August 2010, 9 brand new practices across Cumbria and 4 new practices in Northamptonshire which operate on an 8 am to 8 pm, 365 days a year basis.
Cumbria - Case Study
Working with West Cumbria NHS, Oasis Dental Care delivered 9 new dental practices throughout the region, based around an innovative approach to preventative care developed by the Oasis clinical team. Every new patient receives an extended 30 minute appointment with a check-up and to undertake any necessary preventative treatment.
Initially, 5 brand new state of the art practices in Kendal, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven and Egremont were commissioned and opened in 2009 by Oasis bringing in ten new dentists to the area, four therapists and employing a total of 47 people to deliver an extra 35,000 new NHS places.
The Oasis team identified all new premises and oversaw the conversion of a variety of buildings into brand new, state of the art, dental practices. Following the successful completion of this initial phase, the local PCT commissioned another 4 new dental practices in 2010 which were opened under the same model of care in Carlisle, Barrow, Keswick and Millom.
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Northern Ireland - Case Study
In 2009 Oasis Dental Care won a major contract to provide NHS dental treatment to over 55,000 patients in Northern Ireland. The contract, worth in excess of £5m, was the largest UK dental contract of recent years and with the opening 14 new practices with surgeries for 38 dentists, made Oasis the leading provider of NHS dentistry across Northern Ireland.
All 14 practices were opened within a period of 18 months. The Oasis team identified suitable premises, built and equipped 14 state of the art dental practices, recruited and trained all dental staff.
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Northampton - Case Study
5 new 12 hour-a-day, 365 days a year dental practices were opened by Oasis in 2011, working with NHS Northamptonshire, in Daventry, Northampton, Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. Each practice offers NHS care and emergency appointments - patients are be able to book appointments in advance or walk in for same day appointments.
Each of the practices is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year and offers state-of-the-art facilities, with disabled access and the highest standards of hygiene.
The Oasis team identified premises, built and equipped all 5 practices on budget and on-time, and recruited and trained all dental staff.
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If you are interested to discuss more about our ability to help improve access to high quality dental care, please contact Sam Rutter on .