SPECIALITY DENTIST IN ORAL SURGERY

Job responsibilities

There is an entitlement to continuing professional education, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service. Study Leave and support is granted at the discretion of the Clinical Director acting on the advice on the Consultant responsible for the post.

There is an extensive programme of postgraduate courses organised, both within the Dental Hospital and through the region, by the West Midlands Postgraduate Dental Committee. In addition, monthly teaching and training afternoons are held within the Dental Hospital building.

Advice on continuing postgraduate education and career progression through the specialty is available to all.

As a teaching unit, the Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry undertake a wide range of research activities for which excellent facilities are available. The duties of this post are primarily of a service nature and as such, no specific requirement to pursue research is included.

Management of Leadership responsibilities

To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the Head of Service for Oral Surgery.

To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the postholders role.

Key Relationships

To establish effective working relation with the following: Divisional Medical Directors, lead clinicians Executive Directors, senior managers, Medical and Dental HR Business Partner, NHSE&I, Health Education West Midlands, local Universities.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Speciality Doctors England 2021 and associated schedules and relevant organisational employment policies.

Salary is on a scale, with commencing point according to previous experience.

The post will be held on a non-resident basis and there is no on call requirement.

There is only limited availability of on-site staff parking. Railway stations and bus stops connecting to the city centre are within walking distance.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

Professional Registration

The appointee should be a Medical/Dental Practitioner registered with the GDC and with a licence to practice. He/she is encouraged to be a member of an appropriate medical/dental Defence Organisation.

Resources

There is admin support available for this position, relevant office accommodation and IT provision.

Indicative Job plan

Please refer to appendix one for an indicative job plan for this role. This job plan will be subject to discussion on appointment and reviewed on an annual basis.

Performance Management

All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development needs.

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; as demonstrated by one of the following:

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 validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience.
• Understanding of the principles and relevance of research in evidence-based practice
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement/audit/service evaluation.

Desirable

• Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Have documented experience of inpatient care and management of emergencies in a hospital setting.
• Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
• Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
• 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.
• 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 3
• 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.
• 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.

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).