Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are recruiting a Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry for 12 months with a possibility to extend.
The role will focus on the dentistry needs of patients in three core services:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma
- Head and Neck Developmental Anomalies
Key information
- 10 PA role
- (Must work Tuesdays to attend Head & Neck MDT)
- Based at Poole Hospital
- Supported by an established multi-disciplinary team across OMFS/ENT/Oncology/Orthodontics
- A supportive and proactive operational management team who will support the candidate to become embedded into post
We want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post include the following:
o The delivery of clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry.
o Collaborative working with colleagues from within and outside the Trust.
o Provide clinical expertise in Restorative Dentistry, supporting and supervising members of the multidisciplinary teams.
o Provide a specialty service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry service, attendance and active participation in Head & Neck MDT.
o Ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
o To lead on development plans and delivery of key performance indicators for Restorative Dentistry.
o To supervise, train and advise junior medical and dental staff working at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
o To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
o To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
o The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant contract.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties
- The delivery of clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry
- Collaborative working with colleagues from within and outside the Trust.
- Provide clinical expertise in Restorative Dentistry, supporting and supervising members of the multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide a specialty service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry service, attendance and active participation in Head & Neck MDT.
- Ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
- To lead on development plans and delivery of key performance indicators for Restorative Dentistry.
- To supervise, train and manage junior medical and dental staff working at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
- To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
- To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
- The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant contract.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues
- Excellent communication with patients, carers, parents and guardians
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Confident and calm communication style
Analytical and Judgemental Skills - Ability to analyse and make clinical decisions in accordance with latest clinical guidelines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically:
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- Publications in referred journals
- Research relevant to Restorative Dentistry
Planning and Organisational Skills - Excellent organisational skills: time keeping, documentation, completion of actions for service development
- Excellent planning skills: treatment planning, service planning supported by operational management
- Excellent communication regarding plans for service
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy - Takes responsibility for management of patient caseload, documenting decisions clearly and being aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) to manage waiting times effectively
- Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services
- Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties
- Liaise with specialist restorative practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
- Provide a high quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma
- Provide a high quality treatment service for patients requiring multidisciplinary care
Responsibility for Policy / Service Development - Keep up to date with latest restorative dentistry developments across the region and nationwide
- Attend and play a key role in meetings where clinical leadership is required
- Work with operational management to ensure the service continues to develop policies and pathways that are fit for purpose
- Contribute clinical expertise to business cases, charitable funding applications and the procurement process for equipment
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources - Work with operational management to provide the most efficient restorative dentistry service that is cost-effective and considers the best ways to utilise the budget
- Ensure the correct equipment is in situ and relevant business planning is done for new or additional equipment
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management - Supervise the clinical assistant and hygienists working within the service
- Work with operational management to ensure efficient HR management of team including input into meetings regarding behaviours and performance
- Role model the values of the Trust
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties - Undertake all necessary administration associated with the care of their patients supported by secretarial and IT support
- Respond to requests in a timely manner and communicate effectively with support services
- Ensure information governance processes are strictly adhered to
- Take responsibility for advising on the clinical guidelines for the retention periods for restorative dentistry patients
Responsibility for Research and Development - Undertake essential research and take interest in the latest research and developments taking place in restorative dentistry
- Clinically lead research projects within the service to the benefit of the patient
Freedom to Act - Take responsibility for own personal development and agree objectives that support the needs of the service
- Maintain own personal development portfolio
Mental, Physical, and Emotional Effort - Be aware and prepared for the mental efforts required in restorative dentistry dealing with a wide variety of cases and working with multiple consultant colleagues across specialties
- Be prepared and fit to undertake all physical elements of role
- Be aware and prepared for the emotional efforts required in restorative dentistry; to have an excellent understanding of the kinds of patients requiring treatment and how to manage the emotional aspect of the role
Any Other Specific Tasks Required - To work together as part of NHS Dorset to provide the best restorative care to patients across Dorset
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Duties
- The delivery of clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry
- Collaborative working with colleagues from within and outside the Trust.
- Provide clinical expertise in Restorative Dentistry, supporting and supervising members of the multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide a specialty service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry service, attendance and active participation in Head & Neck MDT.
- Ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
- To lead on development plans and delivery of key performance indicators for Restorative Dentistry.
- To supervise, train and manage junior medical and dental staff working at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
- To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
- To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
- The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant contract.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues
- Excellent communication with patients, carers, parents and guardians
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Confident and calm communication style
Analytical and Judgemental Skills - Ability to analyse and make clinical decisions in accordance with latest clinical guidelines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically:
-
- Publications in referred journals
- Research relevant to Restorative Dentistry
Planning and Organisational Skills - Excellent organisational skills: time keeping, documentation, completion of actions for service development
- Excellent planning skills: treatment planning, service planning supported by operational management
- Excellent communication regarding plans for service
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy - Takes responsibility for management of patient caseload, documenting decisions clearly and being aware of RTT (Referral to Treatment) to manage waiting times effectively
- Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services
- Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties
- Liaise with specialist restorative practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
- Provide a high quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma
- Provide a high quality treatment service for patients requiring multidisciplinary care
Responsibility for Policy / Service Development - Keep up to date with latest restorative dentistry developments across the region and nationwide
- Attend and play a key role in meetings where clinical leadership is required
- Work with operational management to ensure the service continues to develop policies and pathways that are fit for purpose
- Contribute clinical expertise to business cases, charitable funding applications and the procurement process for equipment
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources - Work with operational management to provide the most efficient restorative dentistry service that is cost-effective and considers the best ways to utilise the budget
- Ensure the correct equipment is in situ and relevant business planning is done for new or additional equipment
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management - Supervise the clinical assistant and hygienists working within the service
- Work with operational management to ensure efficient HR management of team including input into meetings regarding behaviours and performance
- Role model the values of the Trust
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties - Undertake all necessary administration associated with the care of their patients supported by secretarial and IT support
- Respond to requests in a timely manner and communicate effectively with support services
- Ensure information governance processes are strictly adhered to
- Take responsibility for advising on the clinical guidelines for the retention periods for restorative dentistry patients
Responsibility for Research and Development - Undertake essential research and take interest in the latest research and developments taking place in restorative dentistry
- Clinically lead research projects within the service to the benefit of the patient
Freedom to Act - Take responsibility for own personal development and agree objectives that support the needs of the service
- Maintain own personal development portfolio
Mental, Physical, and Emotional Effort - Be aware and prepared for the mental efforts required in restorative dentistry dealing with a wide variety of cases and working with multiple consultant colleagues across specialties
- Be prepared and fit to undertake all physical elements of role
- Be aware and prepared for the emotional efforts required in restorative dentistry; to have an excellent understanding of the kinds of patients requiring treatment and how to manage the emotional aspect of the role
Any Other Specific Tasks Required - To work together as part of NHS Dorset to provide the best restorative care to patients across Dorset
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC professional registration
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC specialist list registration for restorative dentistry OR equivalency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC professional registration
Qualifications
Essential
- GDC specialist list registration for restorative dentistry OR equivalency
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
