Job summary
Applications
are invited for a 4 month Locum Consultant Post in Oral Medicine. This post
provides an opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team with a shared
vision of improving standards of Oral Medicine care. This locum 10 PA post reflects the need to
support and enhance secondary and tertiary Oral Medicine services in Leeds and
surrounding areas. The post is offered
by the Leeds Dental Institute in partnership with the School of Dentistry at
the University of Leeds reflecting the key role of education in workforce
professional development for students and registrants.
The
successful applicant must hold full registration with the General Dental
Council (GDC) and be on the Specialist list for Oral Medicine or within 6
months of CCST at the time of interview, if currently within a training
programme within the UK. All other
categories of doctors must be on the GDC Specialist List at the point of taking
up the post.
A
commitment to teaching and training the workforce is essential. The role will
include opportunities to work within a team to develop quality improvement and
leadership skills.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share.
Further information including details of the post
objectives and requirements are available within the job description and person
specification.
Main duties of the job
The
Trust expects consultants to deliver clinical service as agreed with
commissioners and other stakeholders.
This will include:
meeting the objectives of the post (see above)
continuously improving the quality and efficiency of personal and team practice
working with other staff and teams to ensure that the various criteria for
service delivery are met, such as
o
achieving the best clinical outcomes within the resources available
o
waiting times
o
infection control standards
Consultants
in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician working in
conjunction with a Business Manager.
This specialty team is then managed alongside a number of other
specialties in a Clinical Service (or Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical
Director as the responsible person and supported by a full time General Manager
and a full time Head of Nursing.
The role of locum consultant in Oral Medicine will be
expected to provide clinical management and leadership to deliver raising the
standards of care for all patients falling within the scope of specialist Oral
Medicine practice. Important
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, specialist clinical care
underpinned by excellence in Quality Improvement, professional development of
the current and future clinical workforce, plus contributions to research and
wider NHS and University citizenship.
The role has impact across the Yorkshire and Humber region and beyond.
About us
Come
and join our diverse workforce and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great care
and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one
of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At
Leeds Dental Hospital we aim to be a fair, inclusive and supportive CSU with
positive caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our Trust
values of being patient-centred, collaborative, fair, accountable and empowered
make us different from other Trusts and we see this as a strength, as well as a
responsibility.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
relation to this post, this is a 1.0 wte (10 PA) post created to join the team
and work within an exciting and dynamic environment. The role will primarily be
based at the Leeds Dental Institute (LDI) with flexibility required to deliver
care at other LTHT sites. There will be an emphasis on service, education and
leadership development through multi-disciplinary working.
The
post is an appointment for a Locum Oral Medicine Consultant with the
objectives:
Deliver
a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service across the breadth of
specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral Medicine specialists.
Have
an important role in education and workforce development.
The
role of locum consultant in Oral Medicine will be expected to provide clinical
management and leadership to deliver raising the standards of care for all
patients falling within the scope of specialist Oral Medicine practice. Important responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, specialist clinical care underpinned by excellence in Quality
Improvement, professional development of the current and future clinical
workforce.
See the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
relation to this post, this is a 1.0 wte (10 PA) post created to join the team
and work within an exciting and dynamic environment. The role will primarily be
based at the Leeds Dental Institute (LDI) with flexibility required to deliver
care at other LTHT sites. There will be an emphasis on service, education and
leadership development through multi-disciplinary working.
The
post is an appointment for a Locum Oral Medicine Consultant with the
objectives:
Deliver
a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service across the breadth of
specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral Medicine specialists.
Have
an important role in education and workforce development.
The
role of locum consultant in Oral Medicine will be expected to provide clinical
management and leadership to deliver raising the standards of care for all
patients falling within the scope of specialist Oral Medicine practice. Important responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, specialist clinical care underpinned by excellence in Quality
Improvement, professional development of the current and future clinical
workforce.
See the job description.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview)
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- Full registration with the GMC (with a licence to practise)
Qualifications
Essential
- DS, BChD or equivalent (registrable dental degree).
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent before commencing the post
Desirable
- Medical degree .
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see PS)
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview)
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- Full registration with the GMC (with a licence to practise)
Qualifications
Essential
- DS, BChD or equivalent (registrable dental degree).
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent before commencing the post
Desirable
- Medical degree .
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see PS)
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
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).
