Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term, Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post sits within the Dental Medicine Department, which comprises Special Care Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Facial Pain. The Special Care Dental team delivers both outpatient and day stay care in all aspects of dental care for a complex cohort of patients. This service delivers both outpatient and day stay care in all aspects of dental care for a complex cohort of patients and has grown to meet the demands of the increasing population to which it serves. This includes Haemo-oncology, Dental Pathway to support Head and Neck Cancer patients, Inclusive dental pathway, Special Care Dentistry treatments including the use of behaviour management, sedation techniques and General Anaesthetic. The post is to maintain dental support for patients within these pathways and continue to meet the demand for Special Care Dental services.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will join an established team, working closely with the Clinical Lead in providing a wide range of specialist care and postgraduate training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective working relationships at all levels, and also have experience in postgraduate teaching and training. An excellent working knowledge of infection control and health and safety issues is also required.
Applicants must have full current GDC registration and be on the GDC's Specialist register for Special Care Dentistry. Experience in dental sedation, as well as the management of medically compromised patients is required.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC's Specialist Register for Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of dental treatment of adults under sedation, general anaesthetic and behavioural management techniques.
- Experience in dental management of medically compromised patients.
- Management of patients with complex oral / dental problems
- Experience in provision of dental treatment in primary care dental settings
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist in Special Care dentistry
- Have significantly contributed to identifying, planning, organising and leading innovative projects to improve service delivery.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and successful development of joint development projects
- Contribution to clinical guidelines and protocols for delivering oral healthcare to Special Care Dental patients
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of risk management
- Understanding of the direction of the NHS
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental).
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Desirable
- Demonstrable management and leadership skills and experience for the NHS environment.
- Able to respond to changing demands, introduce and manage change.
Clinical Governance Audit Management & IT
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- Effective Participation in Quality Improvement and Audit by demonstration of completed QIPs and audits
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff
- Understanding of the HEE priorities for Education and Training
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Special Care Dentistry
- Experience in delivering HEE priorities for Education and Training (e.g. as a clinical supervisor, participation in projects)
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC's Specialist Register for Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of dental treatment of adults under sedation, general anaesthetic and behavioural management techniques.
- Experience in dental management of medically compromised patients.
- Management of patients with complex oral / dental problems
- Experience in provision of dental treatment in primary care dental settings
Desirable
- Experience as a Specialist in Special Care dentistry
- Have significantly contributed to identifying, planning, organising and leading innovative projects to improve service delivery.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and successful development of joint development projects
- Contribution to clinical guidelines and protocols for delivering oral healthcare to Special Care Dental patients
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of risk management
- Understanding of the direction of the NHS
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental).
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Desirable
- Demonstrable management and leadership skills and experience for the NHS environment.
- Able to respond to changing demands, introduce and manage change.
Clinical Governance Audit Management & IT
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- Effective Participation in Quality Improvement and Audit by demonstration of completed QIPs and audits
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use IT and standard Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise scientific literature
- Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff
- Understanding of the HEE priorities for Education and Training
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Special Care Dentistry
- Experience in delivering HEE priorities for Education and Training (e.g. as a clinical supervisor, participation in projects)
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
