Specialty Doctor

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a part time, 7 PA/session post as Speciality Doctor in Acute Dental Care at King's College Dental Hospital.

Seven sessions per week available.

The Acute Dental Care department provides a diagnostic and treatment service for patients presenting or referred with urgent dental and oral conditions.

Clinical supervision of dental undergraduates and junior clinicians, in addition to patient care, are important components of the post.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Mr Dapo Akintola, Clinical Lead in ADC/Consultant in Oral Surgery 0203 299 1682,dapoakintola@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
The postholder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for e-mail communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

27 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata plus London zone £2,162

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-CAY-7037394

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The assessment and treatment of individuals presenting with acute oral and dental conditions;
The assessment of patients for further treatment in specialist clinics and on undergraduate and dental therapy treatment and teaching clinics;
The assessment and triage of patients requiring emergency treatment;
To support the supervision of activity within the department and ensure that a high standard of patient care is maintained and delivered;
To support the clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate dental students;
To support the clinical supervision and training of junior staff;
An active contribution to the continuing improvement of clinical service;
An active participation/contribution to departmental audit and research activities, as appropriate;
To enhance infection control by adoption of all appropriate measures, good professional practice and by following the Trusts infection control policy;
To ensure compliance with the Governments four-hour target for Accident & Emergency care

Job description

Job responsibilities

The assessment and treatment of individuals presenting with acute oral and dental conditions;
The assessment of patients for further treatment in specialist clinics and on undergraduate and dental therapy treatment and teaching clinics;
The assessment and triage of patients requiring emergency treatment;
To support the supervision of activity within the department and ensure that a high standard of patient care is maintained and delivered;
To support the clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate dental students;
To support the clinical supervision and training of junior staff;
An active contribution to the continuing improvement of clinical service;
An active participation/contribution to departmental audit and research activities, as appropriate;
To enhance infection control by adoption of all appropriate measures, good professional practice and by following the Trusts infection control policy;
To ensure compliance with the Governments four-hour target for Accident & Emergency care

Person Specification

Full Registration with GDC

Essential

Full Registration with GDC
Significant post qualification experience

Person Specification

Full Registration with GDC

Essential

Full Registration with GDC
Significant post qualification experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).