Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant Orthodontist post, based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a substantive part-time appointment on a flexible 6. PA job plan. The post holder will be part of an established multidisciplinary team providing orthodontic care for patients requiring orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, craniofacial surgery, orthodontic/restorative treatment and complex orthodontic treatment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team of Restorative, OMFS colleagues and several other medical related specialities.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, and to discuss the post or arrange a visit please contact: Miss Mary McKnight, Consultant Orthodontists or Mr Satheesh Prabhu, Clinical Lead on 01865 743101, or via ;Mary.McKnight@ouh.nhs.uk;Satheesh.prabhu@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- Undertake outpatient clinics new and follow-ups with supervision of junior staff as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with dental and medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Develop and maintain good communication with General dental practitioners, colleagues in the salaried dental services and local orthodontic specialist practitioners.
- Orthodontic treatment of complex malocclusions
- Active involvement in Audit, Clinical Governance, morbidity and mortality meetings
- Participation in the departmental educational activity.
- Share responsibility for data protection particularly digital and electronic records.
- Ensure good clinical practice and continued professional development.
- The post holder will comply with infection control practices and any relevant trust policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Supervision of the Specialist Registrars, DCTs and therapists will be required.
The appointee will participate in teaching of medical & dental students, dental DCTs, FY2s, StRs, OMFS trainees and courses for General Dental Practitioners (e.g. Section 63) as required
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake outpatient clinics new and follow-ups with supervision of junior staff as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with dental and medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Develop and maintain good communication with General dental practitioners, colleagues in the salaried dental services and local orthodontic specialist practitioners.
- Orthodontic treatment of complex malocclusions
- Active involvement in Audit, Clinical Governance, morbidity and mortality meetings
- Participation in the departmental educational activity.
- Share responsibility for data protection particularly digital and electronic records.
- Ensure good clinical practice and continued professional development.
- The post holder will comply with infection control practices and any relevant trust policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Supervision of the Specialist Registrars, DCTs and therapists will be required.
The appointee will participate in teaching of medical & dental students, dental DCTs, FY2s, StRs, OMFS trainees and courses for General Dental Practitioners (e.g. Section 63) as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake outpatient clinics new and follow-ups with supervision of junior staff as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with dental and medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
- Develop and maintain good communication with General dental practitioners, colleagues in the salaried dental services and local orthodontic specialist practitioners.
- Orthodontic treatment of complex malocclusions
- Active involvement in Audit, Clinical Governance, morbidity and mortality meetings
- Participation in the departmental educational activity.
- Share responsibility for data protection particularly digital and electronic records.
- Ensure good clinical practice and continued professional development.
- The post holder will comply with infection control practices and any relevant trust policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Supervision of the Specialist Registrars, DCTs and therapists will be required.
The appointee will participate in teaching of medical & dental students, dental DCTs, FY2s, StRs, OMFS trainees and courses for General Dental Practitioners (e.g. Section 63) as required
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- GDC Registration Full registration
- BDS or equivalent. ISFE, (orthodontics) or equivalent.
- CCST in orthodontics; OR Registration on GDC Register in orthodontics; OR within six months of achieving ISFE at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher dental degree
- Further qualification in teaching or education role
- Educational Supervisor training (if not completed pre interview a formal commitment to completion on commencement of post will be required)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of SAC approved specialist training in orthodontic to consultant level or equivalent
- Evidence of 2 year Post CSST or equivalent training
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in orthodontics in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- Evidence of research for CCST.
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials and publications.
Desirable
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
- PG certificate/diploma in Medical Education
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Publication of research.
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Transport: Driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- GDC Registration Full registration
- BDS or equivalent. ISFE, (orthodontics) or equivalent.
- CCST in orthodontics; OR Registration on GDC Register in orthodontics; OR within six months of achieving ISFE at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher dental degree
- Further qualification in teaching or education role
- Educational Supervisor training (if not completed pre interview a formal commitment to completion on commencement of post will be required)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of SAC approved specialist training in orthodontic to consultant level or equivalent
- Evidence of 2 year Post CSST or equivalent training
- Ability to make decisions at consultant level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills sufficient to undertake effectively the role of consultant in orthodontics in a large teaching hospital.
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit and risk management.
- Evidence of research for CCST.
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical research trials and publications.
Desirable
- Management training and experience
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for Its modernisation.
- PG certificate/diploma in Medical Education
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser.
- Publication of research.
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Transport: Driving licence
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).
