Job summary
The Department is within the Division of Surgery, and serves a population of 800,000. The Trust provides both outpatients, inpatient and daycase elective and non-elective services from North Manchester General Hospital and also delivers clinics and day case surgery at Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, The Royal Oldham Hospital and Tameside General Hospital with referrals received from the community teams, GPs, GDPs and hospital consultant colleagues. The OMFS service includes the departments of Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery across the four sites.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post which aims to improve service provision within the restorative dentistry department. All postings are closely supervised and supported by senior colleagues.
A rich environment of clinical supported training in basic oral surgical skills, out and in patient care, with training in ALS and other medical and surgical basic clinical skills appropriate to the clinical care of our patients.
Periods of duty will be defined in accordance with the rota prepared by the Medical Officer in charge. The current work pattern is for 2PAs compliant to New Deal and EWTD hours of work regulations.
The successful candidate will be located mainly at the Royal Oldham hospital and will have a special interest in endodontics.
The main duty and responsibility of the role is to assist the current consultants in restorative Dentistry with the Endodontic aspect of the treatment waiting list. It is envisaged as the role progress there may be other opportunities to develop the role and see new patients for consultations and to carry out other aspects of restorative dentistry and a named consultant.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration as a dentist with the general dental council
- BDS Degree
- Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Good practical clinical skills
- Prior experience and special interest in endodontics
Desirable
- MSc or Postgraduate training in endodontics is desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Presentations.
- Publications
Ability
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- General dentistry and oral surgery skills.
- Ability to make good medical notes.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application.
- Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop
Academic, Research
Essential
- Use of evidence-based practice
- Participation in audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Completed at least one audit project
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Punctual
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Know their limitations and be prepared to seek advice.
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Outside interests.
Personal Skills & Attitude
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility. Good oral and written and IT communication skills
- Be able to establish professional relationships with patients. Prepared to rotate as specified
Desirable
- Ability to cope with stress.
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Other
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Eligible to live & work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration as a dentist with the general dental council
- BDS Degree
- Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Good practical clinical skills
- Prior experience and special interest in endodontics
Desirable
- MSc or Postgraduate training in endodontics is desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, Presentations.
- Publications
Ability
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
- General dentistry and oral surgery skills.
- Ability to make good medical notes.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application.
- Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop
Academic, Research
Essential
- Use of evidence-based practice
- Participation in audit
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Information technology skills
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Completed at least one audit project
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Punctual
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Initiative
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring attitudes
- Honesty
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Know their limitations and be prepared to seek advice.
Desirable
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Outside interests.
Personal Skills & Attitude
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility. Good oral and written and IT communication skills
- Be able to establish professional relationships with patients. Prepared to rotate as specified
Desirable
- Ability to cope with stress.
- A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge
Other
Essential
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Eligible to live & work in the UK
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).
