Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Paediatric Dentistry (6 PAs)
Fixed term contract - 12 months
Applications are invited for a specialty doctor in Paediatric Dentistry based within the Dental & Maxillofacial department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Part time and job share arrangements would be considered.
The Maxillofacial and Dental team provide maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic services, paediatric dentistry and restorative dentistry for children and teenagers. The department sees over 5000 outpatient and around 300 inpatients per annum, many of whom are under multiple clinical teams due to complex medical needs. The unit benefits from a purpose built suite with 6 clinical rooms. There is also a dental lab along with co-located office space.
The department has three all day theatre lists per week shared between the specialties.
Applicants will be expected to be registered with the General Dental Council and have experience in treating paediatric dental patients. Postgraduate training in paediatric dentistry will be considered an asset.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Contact name
Mr Simon Critchlow
Contact job title
Consultant, Paediatric Dentistry
Specialty Lead for the Maxillofacial and Dental Department
Contact email address
simon.critchlow@gosh.nhs.uk
Additional Contact: Mr Kunal Patel
Consultant Paediatric Dentistry - Kunal.Patel@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- To provide comprehensive paediatric dental care for appropriate patients, including treatment under local anaesthesia, inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
- Treatment planning within the multidisciplinary team, with particular liaison with maxillofacial surgical and orthodontic colleagues.
- Carry out Cleft Audit data collection twice per month at Great Ormond Street Hospital and once per month at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
- Clinical supervision of SHO and visiting trainees
- Attainment of the necessary continuing medical education and professional development criteria.
- The post holder will be expected to work closely with other members of the maxillofacial and dental team and other key professionals, especially medical, surgical and anaesthetic colleagues
- Assessment and triage of new patient referral letters
- Co-ordinating dental treatment on other operating lists
- Clinical administration - letters and emails
- Liaison with other medical teams and departments to promote good oral health
About us
Our commitment to you
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached, for detailed job description and main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached, for detailed job description and main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Post graduate training in Paediatric Dentistry
Desirable
- GDC Registered Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training
- Management course
- Full registration with the UK GDC
- Experience and qualifications in provision of treatment under conscious sedation
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric dentistry for patients with complex clinical needs and medical conditions
- Clinical Governance
- Effective participation in the Clinical Audit process
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level. Management experience of a clinical service
- Publications in refereed journals
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft office
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - open, positive, polite, prompt, thoughtful
- Always helpful - respectful, caring, supportive, patient, flexible
- Always expert - role model, vigilant, striving for quality, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Post graduate training in Paediatric Dentistry
Desirable
- GDC Registered Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training
- Management course
- Full registration with the UK GDC
- Experience and qualifications in provision of treatment under conscious sedation
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric dentistry for patients with complex clinical needs and medical conditions
- Clinical Governance
- Effective participation in the Clinical Audit process
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Desirable
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level. Management experience of a clinical service
- Publications in refereed journals
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft office
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Great Ormond Street, WC1N 3JH
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
