Job summary
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Specialty Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPart time 0.6WTE
KCH invites applications for the position of Specialty Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery post, based at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
The post holder will be involved in:
The provision of Minor Oral Surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic, with and without intravenous sedation.
To assist with the provision of Day Case Surgery procedures under general anaesthesia.
To assist in the surgical treatment of patients requiring the removal of dermatological lesions of the head and neck.
To provide pastoral care to Foundation Year trainees and to be responsible for their Annual Leave co-ordination.
To offer induction, supervision and training to Foundation trainees while based at Queen Mary's.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council, have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. The post holder must have experience in Oral Surgery
Further information can be obtained from Miss Fee Abbas, Clinical Lead or Mr Navin Vig, QMH Site Lead, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Main duties of the job
The provision of Minor Oral Surgery procedures under Local Anaesthetic, with and without intravenous sedation.
To assist with the provision of Day Case Surgery procedures under general anaesthesia.
To assist in the surgical treatment of patients requiring the removal of dermatological lesions of the head and neck.
To provide pastoral care to Foundation Year trainees and to be responsible for their Annual Leave co-ordination.
To offer induction, supervision and training to Foundation trainees while based at Queen Mary's.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council, have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. The post holder must have experience in Oral Surgery
About us
King's College NHS Foundation Trust has an annual income in excess of £570m, the majority of which is derived from Primary Care Trust commissions. However, education and research are also important sources of income, currently contributing around 8% of the total.
We offer a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance. It is an environment where family life is promoted and this will be a feature of your annual appraisal. The Trust provides childcare advice and nursery facilities in conjunction with a supportive mentoring and career planning programme. Applications for job sharing are welcome.
We offer a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance. It is an environment where family life is promoted and this will be a feature of your annual appraisal. The Trust provides childcare advice and nursery facilities in conjunction with a supportive mentoring and career planning programme. Applications for job sharing are welcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
1. To supervise and teach junior members of the OMFS team
2. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework where possible
3. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
4.To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
5. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
6. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
7.To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
8. To undertake the triage of New patient referrals
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
1. To supervise and teach junior members of the OMFS team
2. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework where possible
3. To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
4.To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
5. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
6. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
7.To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
8. To undertake the triage of New patient referrals
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- BDS
- FDS/MFDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC
- Conscious sedation qualification
- Experience and knowledge to train DCTs in IV sedation..
- Demonstration of active engagement in effective clinical audit.
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma)
- Previous hospital posts
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- BDS
- FDS/MFDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC
- Conscious sedation qualification
- Experience and knowledge to train DCTs in IV sedation..
- Demonstration of active engagement in effective clinical audit.
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma)
- Previous hospital posts
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).
