Job summary
This post is for a part-time (4 PAs) Consultant in Oral Surgery.
The appointment is with the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT). The position is based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
This post forms part of a high quality consultant led oral surgery network across Cheshire & Merseyside. The post holder will join the current team within Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Oral Surgery and should have an innovative approach to patient care, teaching and management.
The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Care Group Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director of Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
The post has an important role in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder is responsible to the School to discharge this duty.
The post holder is expected to provide treatment under local anaesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia and offering flexibility to satisfy NHS targets.
The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical and dental activity, locally and nationally.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunities within the unit to take part in and lead research, audit and quality improvement projects, which will be developed through discussion with the clinical lead and be monitored through the appraisal process.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in LUDH, within our Trust and across Cheshire & Merseyside.
The post holder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.
The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical and dental activity, locally and nationally.
The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Care Group Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director of Liverpool University Dental Hospital
The post has an important role in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder is responsible to the School to discharge this duty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunities within the unit to take part in and lead research, audit and quality improvement projects, which will be developed through discussion with the clinical lead and be monitored through the appraisal process.
The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in LUDH, within our Trust and across Cheshire & Merseyside.
The post holder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.
The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to postgraduate and continuing medical and dental activity, locally and nationally.
The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Care Group Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director of Liverpool University Dental Hospital
The post has an important role in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The post holder is responsible to the School to discharge this duty.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
Specialist listing
Essential
- On the Oral Surgery Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent
- Equivalent of 2 years post CCST experience at specialist level in Oral Surgery
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Oral Surgery or Leadership/Management or equivalent
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery or equivalent for other European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals upon taking up post
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of oral surgery patients
Desirable
- Experience in oral surgery in secondary care and primary settings
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Experience in DCT & StR teaching
Desirable
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
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audits/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in delivery of QI initiatives
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research relevant to Oral Surgery
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management/leadership
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Oral Surgery service
- Clinical leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience in leading an oral surgery service
General
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
Specialist listing
Essential
- On the Oral Surgery Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent
- Equivalent of 2 years post CCST experience at specialist level in Oral Surgery
Desirable
- Other Postgraduate qualification in Oral Surgery or Leadership/Management or equivalent
- Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery or equivalent for other European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals upon taking up post
Clinical
Essential
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of oral surgery patients
Desirable
- Experience in oral surgery in secondary care and primary settings
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Experience in DCT & StR teaching
Desirable
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
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audits/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Lead role in delivery of QI initiatives
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research relevant to Oral Surgery
- Participation in clinical research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management/leadership
Essential
- Experience in the day to day clinical management of an Oral Surgery service
- Clinical leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience in leading an oral surgery service
General
Essential
- Satisfactory pre-employment health screening
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).
