Job summary
We are looking for a consultant for a permanent part time position working 5 PA's/sessions within the Department of Restorative Dentistry in Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be part of the team for Restorative Head and Neck Cancer treatment, which has been developed to expand and enhance secondary hospital-based Oncology Restorative Rehabilitation Dentistry Services in Preston. The successful applicant must hold full registration with the General Dental Council and be on the Specialist list for Restorative Dentistry. Possession of FDS or MFDS (or equivalent) plus FDS (Restorative Dentistry) or equivalent is essential or be within 6-months of completion of post-CCST training and attaining the necessary qualifications at the time of the interview. Applicants should have established skills in Restorative Dentistry. A commitment to, and experience of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, and a research interest.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care, putting the patient first in line with the Trust's core values. You will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Restorative Dentistry and its mono specialties and be able to demonstrate a high-quality approach to patient management. You will be required to provide all aspects of Prosthodontic treatment (fixed, removable and implant supported), for multidisciplinary cases. Proficiency in diagnosis and treatment planning in endodontics and dento-alveolar trauma is also required. The position requires attendance at the HNC MDT meetings and restorative assessment/rehabilitation of these patients. Participation in issues such as clinical effectiveness relating to patient management is essential, as well as sharing in the administrative tasks in the Department and Division. You will be expected to work closely with the highly skilled, well-established teams based at both sites (RPH and CDH) in terms of both within the division, inter-departmentally and part of wider multi-disciplinary teams and networks.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance. We also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us. We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to supporting our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills and meet great people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
1. What we can offer
2. Job Plan/On-call Requirements
3. The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Full Registration with the UK GDC
5. GDC's Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry and/or completion of SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry
6. Within 6 months completion of Specialist training programme at date of interview
7. BDS or equivalent
8. Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent
Desirable
9. Higher Degree
10. Intercollegiate Speciality
11. Fellowship Exit
12. Examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
Experience & Skills
Essential
13. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Restorative Dentistry
14. Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both non-surgical and surgical in the field of Restorative Dentistry
15. High level of experience in undertaking Prosthodontic rehabilitation of Head and Neck Cancer patients
16. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
17. Experience in attending MDTs for HNC and pre-Radiotherapy assessments
18. Experience in the treatment of a range of multidisciplinary cases
Desirable
19. Trained Educational Supervisor
20. Understand the importance of multidisciplinary interface of patients' treatment needs with other aspects of Dentistry
21. Significant experience of working with a variety of multidisciplinary teams
Health
Essential
22. Meets professional health requirements in line with GDC Standards / Good Medical Practice
Management
Essential
23. Evidence of Clinical Leadership
24. Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice / service development
25. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service clinics
26. Ability to organise and manage clinics outpatient priorities
27. Ability to manage and lead Restorative Dentistry
28. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
29. Management, Leadership course / certification
30. Involvement in service development
Personal
Essential
31. Effective communication skills (with examples)
32. Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Research & Development
Essential
33. Evidence of interest in personal development through research and / or publications2
Desirable
34. Research relevant to the specialty of Restorative Dentistry
35. Participation in clinical research
36. Publications in peer-reviewed journals