Job summary
This is a replacement post joining a team of 3.5 Consultants responsible for the provision of Specialist Restorative Dentistry (RD) services to the Health Board.
The successful candidate will lead in the support of Head and Neck Cancer patients and support other multidisciplinary care at Morriston Hospital. The post will also support the delivery of Health Board targets on new patient and treatment waiting times. This includes support of intermediate dental services requiring Consultant and specialist input but not necessarily Consultant delivered care.
Activity will take place primarily in Morriston Hospital with additional sessions in our additional care centre, Port Talbot Resource Centre.
Main duties of the job
Clinically the postholder will be required to undertake Consultant level care of patients referred to restorative dentistry - with an emphasis on those requiring oral oncology rehabilitation.
More generally the role holds the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental issues with opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the multi-professional environment. The department undertakes the full remit of specialist restorative dental procedures and there is a continuing responsibility for training of junior staff.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- On GDC Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry or eligible for CCCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed Exit Fellowiship Exam with UK RCS
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Evidence of deliverin jspecialisy hospital services including working within a H&N Oncology MDT
Desirable
- Experience of research in Restorative Dentistry
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills and experience in all facets of Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- On GDC Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry or eligible for CCCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed Exit Fellowiship Exam with UK RCS
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Evidence of deliverin jspecialisy hospital services including working within a H&N Oncology MDT
Desirable
- Experience of research in Restorative Dentistry
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills and experience in all facets of Restorative Dentistry.
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service
personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
- A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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).
