Job summary
The Community Dental Service (CDS) in Powys Teaching Health Board is looking to appoint a part-time (6 sessions) Consultant Oral Surgeon. We seek a colleague who can demonstrate their ability to develop the existing oral surgery service in Powys and work as part of our existing multidisciplinary team and have a good working relationship with visiting consultant colleagues, local GPs and dentists. The CDS in Powys provides a wide range of dental services including general dentistry, paediatric dentistry, inhalation and IV sedation, special care dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry and minor oral surgery. In addition, it provides foundation dentist training and supervision of dental students. There is no on-call commitment attached to this job. There is access to CBCT in north Powys
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead a service providing oral surgery care throughout Powys and will divide their time between clinics in community hospitals in Brecon and Llandrindod Wells. Currently the team is made up with experienced dentists with a special interest in oral surgery, experienced oral surgery nurses some of whom are trained in radiography. There is also administrative support in place to support the successful appointee. The team is skilled, cohesive and effective.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- GDC oral surgery specialist registration
- Membership in Oral Surgery (MOralSurg)
- FDS (Oral Surgery) or equivalent (Desirable)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oEntry on the GDC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Broad range of experience of General and Paediatric Oral Surgery
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Oral Surgery at level suitable of consultant level post CCST
- Understanding of risk management and its application to daily clinical practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to form working relationships with neighbouring healthboards consultant colleagues
Knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and application to clinical care
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- Experience in Educational Supervision
- Experience in and outside speciality
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- GDC oral surgery specialist registration
- Membership in Oral Surgery (MOralSurg)
- FDS (Oral Surgery) or equivalent (Desirable)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oEntry on the GDC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights
- Broad range of experience of General and Paediatric Oral Surgery
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Oral Surgery at level suitable of consultant level post CCST
- Understanding of risk management and its application to daily clinical practice
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to form working relationships with neighbouring healthboards consultant colleagues
Knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in audit and application to clinical care
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
- Experience in Educational Supervision
- Experience in and outside speciality
- IT skills
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).
