Job summary
This post is advertised following the departure of a colleague to maintain the service delivery and teaching commitments of the department. The post holder will join the existing team of Consultants (1x full time; 1x part time), 1 specialty trainee, 1 academic clinical lecturer, 1 specialty dentist, 1 specialty dental core trainee and clinical lecturers.
This department is responsible for delivering secondary and tertiary Oral Medicine services. Our clinical space consists of 6 surgeries.
The appointee will be expected to undertake Consultant led clinics. The unit provides MDT clinics for dysplasia, dermatology, facial pain and the management of dry mouth. There is a close working relationship with other dental specialties within the Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to conduct new patient and treatment activity to help maintain the Departmental patient target activities and provide consultant cover as and when necessary.
The appointee will contribute to the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
There will be opportunities within the unit to take part in and develop clinical research and quality improvement projects.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is that of a full time (10PA) Consultant in Oral Medicine based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital Hosted by Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Oral Medicine and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, and management.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, General Medical Practitioners, Community Services, Commissioners and other health care providers.
The post holder will be expected to conduct new patient and treatment activity and provide consultant cover as and when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is that of a full time (10PA) Consultant in Oral Medicine based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital Hosted by Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Oral Medicine and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, and management.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, General Medical Practitioners, Community Services, Commissioners and other health care providers.
The post holder will be expected to conduct new patient and treatment activity and provide consultant cover as and when necessary.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
- On GDC specialist list in Oral Medicine or within six months of being admitted to the list for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK
Desirable
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) if dually qualified
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination (ISFE) in Oral Medicine, or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine, or within six months of eligibility.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. in Oral Medicine or Medical Leadership
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of Oral Medicine patients including patients on systemic therapies for oromucosal conditions
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically and to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Participation in clinical research
- Research experience relevant to Oral Medicine
- Publications in refereed journals
- Presentations at national meetings
Management
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Oral Medicine service
- Understanding of the current management issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in Oral Medicine
- Management experience in delivering a clinical service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- Experience in supervising undergraduates, dental core trainees, StRs and postgraduates
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives
Personal
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students and colleagues
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
- On GDC specialist list in Oral Medicine or within six months of being admitted to the list for trainees currently in a training programme within the UK
Desirable
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) if dually qualified
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination (ISFE) in Oral Medicine, or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine, or within six months of eligibility.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion.
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. in Oral Medicine or Medical Leadership
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of Oral Medicine patients including patients on systemic therapies for oromucosal conditions
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically and to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Participation in clinical research
- Research experience relevant to Oral Medicine
- Publications in refereed journals
- Presentations at national meetings
Management
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Oral Medicine service
- Understanding of the current management issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in Oral Medicine
- Management experience in delivering a clinical service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- Experience in supervising undergraduates, dental core trainees, StRs and postgraduates
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives
Personal
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students and colleagues
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
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).
