We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a full time consultant (10PA) in Restorative Dentistry to join the team at Newcastle Dental Hospital to support us with our specialist advisory and treatment services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with experience in multidisciplinary working who will support the head and neck oncology, implant and cleft service as well as contribute to general restorative diagnostic clinics. The post holder will be expected to undertake new patient activity and treatment to support departmental patient activity targets. They will be expected to provide consultant cover as and when necessary and deliver clinical dental education to trainees.
We offer excellent clinical facilities, with appropriate laboratory, nursing and multi-disciplinary team support on-site.
Candidates for the post must be registered dental practitioners, have completed specialist training in Restorative Dentistry with a CCST and have beensuccessful at ISFE (or equivalent).
Clinical:
· To provide clinical services for patients attending the Restorative Dental services of the Trust
· To deliver dental services in accordance with the Job Purpose
· Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Dental Staff including undergraduate students.
· Provide Consultant Cover and clinical supervision for Junior Dental colleagues in the Directorate as necessary
Managerial:
· Play an active role in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of specialist clinical services as part of the consultant team.
· Participate in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement activities and continuous development of the Restorative department, the Dental Directorate and Trust in accordance with the strategic aims of these groups
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:MrsMargaret Corson (Clinical Specialty Lead)on0191 282 0438, or via email atmargaret.corson@nhs.netorDr GrahamWalton, Clinical Directoron0191 282 4537or via e-mail atgraham.walton2@nhs.net
The primary aim of this 1.0 WTE appointment as Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (10 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant-led service at tertiary level to the population of the North-East and beyond. This is a permanent post, to support the head and neck oncology, implant and cleft service as well as contribute to the clinical activities of the specialty within the Dental Directorate. Multi-disciplinary clinics also run jointly with other dental specialties to treat hypodontia, chronic pain, special care dentistry and patients transitioning from paediatric dentistry to adult care. The successful applicant will be based at the Dental Hospital and provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and multidisciplinary service to support departmental patient activity targets. They will contribute to the consultant cover rota and offer clinical dental education to junior staff in the department.
Candidates are required to hold a primary dental qualification, be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), have passed the intercollegiate specialist fellowship examination qualification (or show equivalence) in Restorative Dentistry from one of the surgical Royal Colleges. In addition, the successful candidate should be on the GDC specialist list in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of expected date of CCST.
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024
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