Job summary
The post is for a full-time (10 PAs) fixed term Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery within the Oral Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. This post will be based between the Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel and Whipps Cross Hospital in Waltham Forest. Successful candidates may be asked to work at any Barts Health NHS Trust site.
The job entails meeting the demands of the Oral Surgery service, ensuring the quality of the service is maintained and supporting training of colleagues. The service runs a number of specialist multidisciplinary clinics with Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Haematology and Cardiology.
Barts Health NHS Trust provides level 3 services receiving referrals from general dental practitioners, medical practitioners and the local community dental service. The department is responsible for education of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students and professionals complimentary to dentistry. It provides dental foundation training, specialist training and postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
The job description reflects the current situation and will be reviewed regularly indiscussion with the post-holder and co-clinical leads depending on the needs of the service in line with theHospital/Institute and unit's goals.
A job plan will be created in line with service needs and will be discussed with you upon appointment in post. This post is for 10 PAs (programmed activities).
The Oral Surgery department provides treatment for adolescents and adults with level 3 dental services or those with complex medical or social history. Minor oral surgical procedures on children are also carried out in the day stay unit.
The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team and undertake new patient consultation clinics, treatment clinics including treatment lists commensurate with their experience and support with referral vetting. They will be involved in day-to-day service provision of the department and take on roles suitable to their level of experience.
They will also be expected to take an active role in teaching and training and participate in audit and supervision of postgraduates' research projects.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
- A minimum of 4 years experience in Oral Surgery post BDS.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Desirable
- On the specialist GDC list in Oral Surgery.
- ILS (or equivalent) within one year of application
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching to an appropriate level.
- Supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
Knowledge, Audit and Research
Essential
- Effective participation in audit.
- Ability to appraise scientifically
- Understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed clinical research publications relevant to Oral Surgery
- Understanding of the NHS including financial and operational pressures.
- Understanding of national waiting time targets (Referral to Treatment and Urgent Suspected Cancer).
- Organisational skills, good time management, forward planning and attention to detail.
- Higher Degree (MSc or PhD).
Management and Leadership Skills
Essential
- Administrative or management roles.
Desirable
- Experience of management of clinical service.
- Recognised qualification/certificate course in management.
Skills
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Evidence of active involvement in audit and quality improvement projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Disability and Equality awareness.
- Ability to travel as required.
Other
Essential
- Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages.
- Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines.
- Empathy, understanding, active listening skills, patience.
- Able to maintain and support positive and strong team morale.
- Adaptable to patients of different levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
- A minimum of 4 years experience in Oral Surgery post BDS.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Desirable
- On the specialist GDC list in Oral Surgery.
- ILS (or equivalent) within one year of application
- Possession of a certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching to an appropriate level.
- Supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
Knowledge, Audit and Research
Essential
- Effective participation in audit.
- Ability to appraise scientifically
- Understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed clinical research publications relevant to Oral Surgery
- Understanding of the NHS including financial and operational pressures.
- Understanding of national waiting time targets (Referral to Treatment and Urgent Suspected Cancer).
- Organisational skills, good time management, forward planning and attention to detail.
- Higher Degree (MSc or PhD).
Management and Leadership Skills
Essential
- Administrative or management roles.
Desirable
- Experience of management of clinical service.
- Recognised qualification/certificate course in management.
Skills
Essential
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
- Evidence of active involvement in audit and quality improvement projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication skills.
- Disability and Equality awareness.
- Ability to travel as required.
Other
Essential
- Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages.
- Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines.
- Empathy, understanding, active listening skills, patience.
- Able to maintain and support positive and strong team morale.
- Adaptable to patients of different levels.
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).
