Job summary
This full time post is based within a busy Oral & Maxillofacial unit for 6 months. This is to cover a middle tier vacancy.
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. and also includes the Major Trauma Centre for Wales.
This fixed term post will commence on 3rd August 2022 until 31st January 2023.
Main duties of the job
The unit covers all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries and oro-facial cancer. There is opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of ablative and reconstructive surgery and in microvascular transfer.
The successful individual will participate in a 1 in 7 on call rota
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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
- GDC Registration
- MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
Desirable
- MBBCH
- Academic Excellence
- MSc or PHD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Completion of Dental Core Training Year 1 and / or Year 2 or equivalent
- Experience in Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Completed DCT2 training at time of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Teamworking
- Effective Communication skills
- Personal involvement in Clinical Governance including clinical audit of significant event analysis
- Up to date in current OS/OMFS practices
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Teaching
- Training in Radiation Protection
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS
- GDC Registration
- MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
Desirable
- MBBCH
- Academic Excellence
- MSc or PHD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
- Completion of Dental Core Training Year 1 and / or Year 2 or equivalent
- Experience in Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Completed DCT2 training at time of appointment
Skills
Essential
- Teamworking
- Effective Communication skills
- Personal involvement in Clinical Governance including clinical audit of significant event analysis
- Up to date in current OS/OMFS practices
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload
- Evidence of leadership
Desirable
- Teaching
- Training in Radiation Protection
Other
Desirable
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).
