Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant post in Paediatric Dentistry, based within the Chelsea Children's Hospital's existing team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. This post is for 10 PAs/week. All sessions are currently based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital but this may be changing to also accommodate West Middlesex Hospital.
The successful applicant will join a Consultant led team working within the Dental department to provide treatment to the highest standard. The post-holder will principally have responsibilities to deliver NHS clinics within the department, though also be expected to contribute to continuing education, professional development and audit within the Trust. The post holder will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Paediatric Dentistry. They should have a specific interest and experience in complex problems and multidisciplinary work.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in continuing dental education meetings and in Clinical Audit and is expected to work within the Trust's Clinical Governance framework.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player, who can help to develop this service and the future strategy.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts and depending our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered.
Main duties of the job
- To priorities new patient referrals which are received by the department
- To accept referrals from the Community Dental Service, General Dental Practitioners, the Orthodontic Consultant for treatment and assessment, and from the other professionals in the Craniofacial Unit providing assessment and advice on complex clinical management issues for children with craniofacial disorders and facial trauma. Referrals are also received from other Paediatric Consultants within the hospital as well as other tertiary referrals outside the hospital, particularly from The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
- To provide the full range of treatment for high risk, medically compromised patients and those with special needs who are both mentally, physically and emotionally disabled
- To provide dental treatment to include advanced restorative treatment for dental anomalies, rampant caries management, treatment of hypodontia, periodontal treatment in children and paediatric minor oral surgery
- To take radiographs, when a dental nurse with a suitable radiography qualification is unavailable
- To engage in teaching and peer review with community dentists and GDPs in NW London
The post holder will support the delivery of the NHS Plan, will be expected to attend clinical governance meetings and take part in continual professional development in line with Royal College guidelines and will have the opportunity to work in a large and developing department with enthusiastic colleagues.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In terms of SPA time, the post holder will undertake teaching duties in relation to the development of junior clinical staff including both FTN trainees and specialty doctors. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to develop links with community dentists and promote paediatric dentistry within the local community through full participation in the North West London Paediatric Dental Network.
The post holder will represent the C&W Paediatric Dental Department at trust and departmental meetings as required, as well as participating in monthly dental team meetings and assisting with specific projects. The post holder will be expected to take an active interest in research and work with colleagues to promote research and audit activity within Paediatric Dentistry in the sector.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.
Research, Teaching and Training
- Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as agreed with the Service Lead. To contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups.
- Act as a clinical and educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead to ensure external accreditation of training post.
- Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
- Ensure that mandatory training is up to date as per Trust policy.
- The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract. In addition consultants will be expected to undertake some non-clinical training and development at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
For further details contact:
Ghaida Al-JaddirClinical DirectorG.Al-Jaddir@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
In terms of SPA time, the post holder will undertake teaching duties in relation to the development of junior clinical staff including both FTN trainees and specialty doctors. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to develop links with community dentists and promote paediatric dentistry within the local community through full participation in the North West London Paediatric Dental Network.
The post holder will represent the C&W Paediatric Dental Department at trust and departmental meetings as required, as well as participating in monthly dental team meetings and assisting with specific projects. The post holder will be expected to take an active interest in research and work with colleagues to promote research and audit activity within Paediatric Dentistry in the sector.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
- Demonstrate, model and encourage Trust Values at all times to all patients and staff.
Research, Teaching and Training
- Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as agreed with the Service Lead. To contribute to training and teaching of medical trainees, medical students, other doctors in training and other staff groups.
- Act as a clinical and educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Service Lead to ensure external accreditation of training post.
- Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research/audit portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
- Ensure that mandatory training is up to date as per Trust policy.
- The Trust expects all consultants to participate fully in continuing professional development to ensure that skills and knowledge are updated in line with relevant medical Consultants may apply to the study leave budget for help with associated expenses in line with the terms and conditions of their contract. In addition consultants will be expected to undertake some non-clinical training and development at the discretion of the trust management, for example, Leadership Training.
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
For further details contact:
Ghaida Al-JaddirClinical DirectorG.Al-Jaddir@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period, or equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post.
- Eligible for or holding full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC) On or eligible for entry to the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
- Membership of the Paediatric Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeon or equivalent
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Paediatric Dentistry.
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children as per Trust policies
- Able to speak and write English fluently to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements (IELTS)2
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of on of the Royal Colleges of dental surgery or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at a level appropriate to the advertised post.
Desirable
- Training in management.
- Understanding of business planning and commissioning
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period, or equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post.
- Eligible for or holding full registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC) On or eligible for entry to the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
- Membership of the Paediatric Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeon or equivalent
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Paediatric Dentistry.
- Level 3 Safeguarding Children as per Trust policies
- Able to speak and write English fluently to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements (IELTS)2
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of on of the Royal Colleges of dental surgery or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at a level appropriate to the advertised post.
Desirable
- Training in management.
- Understanding of business planning and commissioning
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
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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).