Job summary
This post based within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the University Dental Hospital will be offered on a fixed term basis. This is a full shift post based within a busy unit offering wide experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The University Dental Hospital (UDH) is the only dental teaching hospital in Wales and is on the same site as the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). This hospital is a large teaching hospital with 968 beds and provides a full range of services including Accident and Emergency, Neurosurgery and a large Intensive Care facility.Within the Health Board there is a School of Postgraduate Studies and an active Postgraduate Centre with formal and informal teaching and research.
This fixed term post will commence as soon as possible until 6th September 2022.
Main duties of the job
This post offers a wide experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries, oro-facial cancer, disorders of the TMJ, salivary gland disease and dentoalveolar surgery.
Individuals will be required to undertake work within the A&E department as well as working in the wards , theatres and within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department assisting in Consultant clinics, Oral Surgery Casuals, and the Examination and Emergency clinics.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Current GDC certificate or eligible for registration with the GDC at intended start date
- Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Desirable
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Current employment in OR Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery and/ or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Skills,Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills - Verbal and written
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in Research
- Presentations
- Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Current GDC certificate or eligible for registration with the GDC at intended start date
- Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Desirable
- MSc or PhD
- Academic Excellence
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Current employment in OR Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Oral Surgery and/ or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Skills,Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills - Verbal and written
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in Research
- Presentations
- Publications
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).
