Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic consultant restorative dentist to join our established forward-thinking team at University Hospitals Plymouth. The appointee to this locum consultant post will provide high quality multidisciplinary care for our population of South Devon, West Devon and East Cornwall. This post is based upon an appointment of 9 PAs.
You will be expected to provide care for patients requiring oral rehabilitation for trauma, oncology, developmental dental abnormalities, and support for local dental providers. Regular multidisciplinary clinics with orthodontics and HANC teams facilitate treatment planning for complex cases. Our team includes an experienced ASA grade, a dental hygiene therapist and specialist nurse providing acupuncture. We also work closely with our in-house team of technicians.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Restorative Consultant
This post is based on a part-time appointment of 9.0 PAs. A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.
Interdisciplinary treatment
A significant proportion of patients treated in the department have a need for interdisciplinary management with:
* Involvement in cleft and craniofacial services.
* Core involvement in the HNAC service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services.
* Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties.
* Liaise with GDPs and specialist practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
* Provide a high-quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma.
* Provide a high-quality treatment service for the above priority groups requiring multidisciplinary care.
On-call and cover for colleagues
There is no on-call commitment.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Please note that all communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of the Restorative Consultant
This post is based on a part-time appointment of 9.0 PAs. A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.
Interdisciplinary treatment
A significant proportion of patients treated in the department have a need for interdisciplinary management with:
* Involvement in cleft and craniofacial services.
* Core involvement in the HNAC service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services.
* Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties.
* Liaise with GDPs and specialist practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
* Provide a high-quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma.
* Provide a high-quality treatment service for the above priority groups requiring multidisciplinary care.
On-call and cover for colleagues
There is no on-call commitment.
Person specification
Registration and Specialist listing
* Full registration with UK General Dental Council (GDC).
* Entry on GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics.
Education, qualifications and special training
* Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 3 year training programme in Orthodontics marked by a Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (or equivalent).
* Possession of Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry.
* Evidence of successful completion of an SAC-approved, 2 year minimum Senior StR training programme in Restorative (or equivalent) or within 6 months of completion.
* Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (or equivalent).
* Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry (or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving this.
Particular skills and experience
* Training in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
* Experience in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
Research and clinical audit
* Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
* Effective participation in relevant clinical audit.
* Research relevant to specialty & publications as 1st author in peer-reviewed journals.
* Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings.
* Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit.
Teaching
* Training in teaching.
* Enthusiasm to help develop undergraduate dental teaching in association with PDS.
* Recognised qualification in teaching/training or enthusiasm to achieve this.
* Experience in Restorative teaching, including clinical and practical skills.
Communication and interpersonal skills
* Well-presented application and CV. Good information technology and presentation skills.
* Ability to work in a team & delegate appropriately.
* Evidence of ability to communicate and operate well with patients & healthcare professionals.
* Demonstration of leadership skills.
Management
* Experience of management of some aspects of a clinical service.
* Willingness to help develop a sub-regional HANC services.
* Evidence of interest and ability in management.
Medical/Doctor recruitment: Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details
University Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Emma McCurdy
Job title: Service Line Cluster Manager
Email address: emmamccurdy@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01752 432042
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Telephone: 01752439787
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