Job summary
The successful candidates will have significant surgical experience and will join a skilled and enthusiastic team providing a full range of out-patient oral surgical treatment. Experience of treatment under conscious sedation will be of advantage.
The successful candidates will be expected to offer flexibility in sessions to be worked
The post-holder will be encouraged to be involved in all departmental activities, including undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and training, the monthly teaching and training afternoons and the further development of appropriate departmental audits and outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties within the Oral Surgery Department and Primary Care Unit involve the outpatient and day case care of patients at the Birmingham Dental Hospital, as directed by the Consultant in charge of the Department or their nominated deputy. The post holder is clinically and managerially responsible to the Head of Service in Oral Surgery.
These duties involve all aspects of outpatient oral surgery, including consultation clinics and demand driven sessions. The timetable includes commitments to surgical activity utilising local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthetic techniques. The successful applicant must be prepared to work in all areas within Oral Surgery and Primary Care.
There is a requirement to undertake a session on the late cover rota. This provides professional cover until all patients have vacated the Primary Care Unit at the end of the day.
It is expected that the post holder will give advice and assistance to members of the junior dental staff in training within the Department as the need arises and to participate in the clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior staff in training.
Discharge of clinical duties will be in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
So far as is consistent with proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise for absent colleagues as directed by the Head of Service.
About us
The Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited in new purpose-built premises close to the main university campus in Egdbaston, and there are good transport links to the city centre and main railway station. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Person Specification
Other job requirements
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council
- Registration with GDC by time of application
- MFDS / MJDF or equivalent at the time of application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
- Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of UK Dental Core training year 2 at the time of interview (or equivalent).
- Have the ability to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Desirable
- Other degrees held at time of application e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or Dip/MSc in sedation
- Specialist list in Oral Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
- Has evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
- Shall have completed four years' full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration
- Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience
- Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
- On an NHS primary care organisation Performance List or able to meet requirements for listing
- Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.
- Understanding of the principles and relevance of research in evidence-based practice
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement/audit/service evaluation.
- Attendance at, or participation in, national and international meetings relevant to Oral Surgery.
Desirable
- Have documented experience of inpatient care and management of emergencies in a hospital setting.
- Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
- Publication/ Conference presentations/posters
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
- Evidence of delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, or teaching Dental Care Professionals
- Teaching qualification e.g. PG Certificate in Education, or other teaching training
- Publications and/or presentations on relevant oral surgery topics.
- Accreditation and experience in providing sedation
- Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC Standards for the Dental Team).
- Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention
- Demonstrates good patient care skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Able to discuss treatment/oral health options with patients/stakeholders in a way they can understand.
- Demonstrates good information technology skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
Personal qualities
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind, bringing a range of approaches to problem solving.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Demonstrates flexibility, decisiveness and resilience.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates honesty and reliability.
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all.
Person Specification
Other job requirements
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council
- Registration with GDC by time of application
- MFDS / MJDF or equivalent at the time of application
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
- Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of UK Dental Core training year 2 at the time of interview (or equivalent).
- Have the ability to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Desirable
- Other degrees held at time of application e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or Dip/MSc in sedation
- Specialist list in Oral Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
- Has evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
- Shall have completed four years' full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration
- Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience
- Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
- On an NHS primary care organisation Performance List or able to meet requirements for listing
- Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.
- Understanding of the principles and relevance of research in evidence-based practice
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement/audit/service evaluation.
- Attendance at, or participation in, national and international meetings relevant to Oral Surgery.
Desirable
- Have documented experience of inpatient care and management of emergencies in a hospital setting.
- Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
- Publication/ Conference presentations/posters
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
- Evidence of delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, or teaching Dental Care Professionals
- Teaching qualification e.g. PG Certificate in Education, or other teaching training
- Publications and/or presentations on relevant oral surgery topics.
- Accreditation and experience in providing sedation
- Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC Standards for the Dental Team).
- Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention
- Demonstrates good patient care skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Able to discuss treatment/oral health options with patients/stakeholders in a way they can understand.
- Demonstrates good information technology skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
Personal qualities
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind, bringing a range of approaches to problem solving.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Demonstrates flexibility, decisiveness and resilience.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates honesty and reliability.
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all.
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).
