Job summary
This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the provision of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Cardiff, together with teaching the next generation of dentists.
Applicants should have four years Hospital/Community experience of oral surgery / OMFS. They will have effective communication skills and have the ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary. Applicants should also have experience in acute dentistry.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to participate in Consultant Clinics, provide MOS treatment sessions, assist on the Same Day Emergency Dental Care Clinic and participate in the teaching and supervision of dental undergraduates and Dental Core Trainees within the University Dental Hospital
The postholder will also be required to participate in the on-call provision for OMFS
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
- Full GDC Registration
- MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
Desirable
- Additional Higher qualifications
- Academic Excellence
- Relevant Sedation qualification
- On specialist list for Oral Surgery
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience since qualification at time of appointment, at least 2 of which will include recent experience in OMFS / OS
Desirable
- Assessment of Emergencies
- Providing experience under conscious sedation
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to Team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
- Understanding of Clinical Risk managment and Clinical Governance
- Up to date in current practices in Oral Surgery
- Teaching Experience
- Counselling skills
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior dentists as appropriate
Desirable
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS
- Full GDC Registration
- MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
Desirable
- Additional Higher qualifications
- Academic Excellence
- Relevant Sedation qualification
- On specialist list for Oral Surgery
Experience
Essential
- 4 years experience since qualification at time of appointment, at least 2 of which will include recent experience in OMFS / OS
Desirable
- Assessment of Emergencies
- Providing experience under conscious sedation
Skills
Essential
- Commitment to Team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
- Understanding of Clinical Risk managment and Clinical Governance
- Up to date in current practices in Oral Surgery
- Teaching Experience
- Counselling skills
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior dentists as appropriate
Desirable
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).
