Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer a locum opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our team.
Candidates would be joining a well-integrated team with ties to the wider oral and maxillofacial surgery department and academic oral surgery with aim of providing specialist oral surgery management within our busy department. We offer excellent clinical facilities, with appropriate laboratory, nursing and multi-disciplinary team support on-site.
Candidates for the post must be registered dental practitioners. You will be on the GDC's specialist list in Oral Surgery. Evidence of management/leadership, teaching and research experience would be desirable. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- To provide clinical service for patients attending oral surgery services within the Trust
- To deliver service in accordance with the Job Purpose
- Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Dental Staff including undergraduate students.
- Provide Consultant Cover for Junior Dental Staff at the Dental Hospital as necessary
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr R Stuart McCormick (Clinical Service Lead, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), e-mail robert.mccormick2@nhs.net or Mr Graham Walton, Clinical Director, e-mail graham.walton2@nhs.net
Closing Date: 25 August 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim of this whole time, locum appointment as Consultant in Oral Surgery (10 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant specialist services in Oral Surgery. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service based at the Dental Hospital. Outpatient local anaesthesia and sedation services are available. General anaesthetic facilities are sited within the Dental Hospital day case unit. The successful applicant will contribute to the oral surgery and dental emergency clinic (DEC) consultant tier on call rota within office hours.
Candidates are required to hold a primary dental qualification and be on the GDC oral surgery specialist list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim of this whole time, locum appointment as Consultant in Oral Surgery (10 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant specialist services in Oral Surgery. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service based at the Dental Hospital. Outpatient local anaesthesia and sedation services are available. General anaesthetic facilities are sited within the Dental Hospital day case unit. The successful applicant will contribute to the oral surgery and dental emergency clinic (DEC) consultant tier on call rota within office hours.
Candidates are required to hold a primary dental qualification and be on the GDC oral surgery specialist list.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification.
- Full GDC Registration.
- Entry onto the GDC Oral Surgery Specialist Register
- MFDS or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership examination in Oral Surgery
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery (ISFE)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of oral surgery patients
- Management of the clinical service in line with the Trust's values
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification.
- Full GDC Registration.
- Entry onto the GDC Oral Surgery Specialist Register
- MFDS or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership examination in Oral Surgery
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery (ISFE)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of oral surgery patients
- Management of the clinical service in line with the Trust's values
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
