Job summary
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY DENTAL HOSPITAL
The post holder will join the existing team which has recently expanded to include Specialists in Orthodontics and Orthodontic Therapists. There are currently five NHS consultants, one locum NHS consultant, two University of Liverpool Honorary Consultants, two orthodontic specialists, two orthodontic therapists, 9 StRs/Postgraduate students, 2 Post-CCST trainees, and a part-time dental hygienist in the department.
There is a close working relationship with other dental specialties within the Dental Hospital and with the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Aintree University Hospital.
The appointee will contribute to the education of UG and PG students.
There will also be opportunities within the unit to take part in and develop research and quality improvement projects.
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 be involved in teaching and training of StRs, postgraduate students and post-CCST trainees in Orthodontics.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in continuing dental education meetings and in quality improvement initiatives and is expected to work within the Trust's Clinical Governance frameworks.
Multi-disciplinary clinical care is central to the clinical aspect of the post and sub-specialty interests will be supported.
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 Locum Consultant in Orthodontics (0.8 WTE) fixed-term for 12 months 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 Orthodontics and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, and management.
The appointee will be involved in teaching and training of StRs, postgraduate students and post-CCST trainees in Orthodontics.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Services, Primary Care Orthodontic Providers, 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 Locum Consultant in Orthodontics (0.8 WTE) fixed-term for 12 months 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 Orthodontics and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching, and management.
The appointee will be involved in teaching and training of StRs, postgraduate students and post-CCST trainees in Orthodontics.
The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Services, Primary Care Orthodontic Providers, 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 the Orthodontic Specialist list of the United Kingdom General Dental Council.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Membership in Orthodontics or Equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Orthodontics
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Orthodontics or equivalent (e.g. MSc , Professional Doctorate )
General
Essential
- Satisfactory preemployment health screening
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of orthodontic patients
Management
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Orthodontic service
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in Orthodontics
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Participation in research relevant to Orthodontics
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Experience in supervising StRs and postgraduates
Desirable
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 and inclusion: Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students & colleagues
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
- On the Orthodontic Specialist list of the United Kingdom General Dental Council.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Membership in Orthodontics or Equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Orthodontics
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Orthodontics or equivalent (e.g. MSc , Professional Doctorate )
General
Essential
- Satisfactory preemployment health screening
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of orthodontic patients
Management
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Orthodontic service
Desirable
- Clinical leadership experience in Orthodontics
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Participation in research relevant to Orthodontics
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Experience in supervising StRs and postgraduates
Desirable
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 and inclusion: Demonstrates commitment to an equal, diverse and truly inclusive environment and experience for patients, trainees, students & 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
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).
