Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Restorative Dentistry department forms a clinical directorate together with Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics, ENT and Plastic Surgery (externally provided). The department works closely with the ENT department and Plastic Surgery particularly in the management of head and neck cancer. Office accommodation and secretarial services are provided in a dedicated Department for Head and Neck.

We are seeking a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services.
  • Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties.
  • Liaise with specialist restorative practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
  • Provide a high quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma
  • Provide a high quality treatment service for patients requiring multidisciplinary care.

The post holder will be supported by a one part time associate specialist restorative dentist and a hygienist. Through the Managed Clinical Network there will be peer support and multidisciplinary meetings.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Restorative Dentistry department forms a clinical directorate together with Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Orthodontics, ENT and Plastic Surgery (externally provided). The department works closely with the ENT department and Plastic Surgery particularly in the management of head and neck cancer. Office accommodation and secretarial services are provided in a dedicated Department for Head and Neck.

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5954996-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

This post is based on a part time appointment of 8.0 PAs. A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.

WEEKLY TIMETABLE / JOB PLAN

Total Programmed Activities: 8 PAs

Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 6 PAs per week

Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs): 2 PAs per week

Please note that the agreed level of duties in relation to SPAs, additional responsibilities and other duties will be reviewed after 12 months in post (6 months for those who have already been a Consultant previously) and there is an expectation that your SPAs will decrease to 1.2 PAs with an increased to 6.8 PAs for DCC. This should be agreed on an individual basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

This post is based on a part time appointment of 8.0 PAs. A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.

WEEKLY TIMETABLE / JOB PLAN

Total Programmed Activities: 8 PAs

Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 6 PAs per week

Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs): 2 PAs per week

Please note that the agreed level of duties in relation to SPAs, additional responsibilities and other duties will be reviewed after 12 months in post (6 months for those who have already been a Consultant previously) and there is an expectation that your SPAs will decrease to 1.2 PAs with an increased to 6.8 PAs for DCC. This should be agreed on an individual basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full UK GDC registration
  • Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
  • Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Restorative Dentistry or overseas equivalent.
  • Inclusion on the GDC Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry or eligible to apply within 6 months
  • CCT in relevant specialty

Desirable

  • Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a restorative clinical discipline
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full UK GDC registration
  • Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
  • Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Restorative Dentistry or overseas equivalent.
  • Inclusion on the GDC Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry or eligible to apply within 6 months
  • CCT in relevant specialty

Desirable

  • Masters Degree (or equivalent) in a restorative clinical discipline

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Rupert Scott

rupert.scott@nhs.net

01803656238

Date posted

24 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5954996-M&D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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