Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community-based consultant-led specialist restorative dental team, providing high quality level 3 complexity care to patients in the North West London sector at Acton Health Centre.
This post is a 0.4 WTE (15 hours per week / 2 days to be agreed) permanent Band C salaried dental contract with pro-rata study leave. The post holder will be involved in the provision of advanced mandatory services (level 3 complexity) in Endodontics.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist clinical care in line with the standards for dental specialists as set out by the Royal Colleges
- Undertakes the diagnosis, assessment and management of Level 3 complexity cases
- Assist the Clinical Director with Clinical Leadership within the service
- Uses appropriate local anaesthesia and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment
- Participate regularly in reviewing and ensuring that the service achieves its aims in line with the operational policies and key performance indicators. Be involved in the planning and delivery of high quality, clinically effective services which meet the standards for clinical governance.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Competencies and Duties- Provide specialist clinical care in line with the standards for dental specialists as set out by the Royal Colleges- Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues as agreed with local commissioning- Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of patients to be able to provide appropriate care or to determine the need for more specialist advice- Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date with developments in this area and/or able to advise other members of and may take responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service- Uses appropriate local anaesthesia and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.- Undertakes the diagnosis, assessment and management of Level 3 complexity cases- Provides comprehensive care- Provides advice support to staff on management of complex cases; provision of complex treatment- May be required to organise clinical teaching and training programmes, deliver training and support others within their specialist field
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Competencies and Duties- Provide specialist clinical care in line with the standards for dental specialists as set out by the Royal Colleges- Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues as agreed with local commissioning- Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of patients to be able to provide appropriate care or to determine the need for more specialist advice- Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date with developments in this area and/or able to advise other members of and may take responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service- Uses appropriate local anaesthesia and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.- Undertakes the diagnosis, assessment and management of Level 3 complexity cases- Provides comprehensive care- Provides advice support to staff on management of complex cases; provision of complex treatment- May be required to organise clinical teaching and training programmes, deliver training and support others within their specialist field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC & defence organisation
- Successful completion of a 3 year full time (or part time equivalent) training programme in Endodontics
- Name on GDC specialist list in Endodontics (or within 3 months)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years clinical experience in Endodontics
- Competent to manage full range of treatment in Endodontics
Desirable
- Broad experience of all aspects of Dentistry
Management Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Management skills and effective leadership within a service and dental team
- oEffective participation in audit and implementation of outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC & defence organisation
- Successful completion of a 3 year full time (or part time equivalent) training programme in Endodontics
- Name on GDC specialist list in Endodontics (or within 3 months)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years clinical experience in Endodontics
- Competent to manage full range of treatment in Endodontics
Desirable
- Broad experience of all aspects of Dentistry
Management Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Management skills and effective leadership within a service and dental team
- oEffective participation in audit and implementation of outcomes
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).
