About this role
Job summary
The priority for this part time post is the assessment and treatment of high caries patients referred to Paediatric Dentistry at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation trust. The sessions will predominantly be based within the Dental Hospital but maybe also be within our community sites depending on the service needs.
Main duties of the job
The post is 0.5 WTE Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry. The contract will be with Birmingham Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and the post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director. If appropriate the post holder will be recommended for an honorary contract with the University of Birmingham.
The timetable for this post is flexible and will be agreed to reflect service needs and the interests and expertise of the post holder. A timetable and job plan will be agreed between the incumbent and the Head of Service for Paediatric Dentistry. It may involve sessions across the dental hospital and the community sites depending on service need.
About us
The Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate and postgraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited at 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.
All dental specialties are represented within the hospital building by Consultant clinics and/or university teaching departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments associated with the main medical teaching hospitals in Birmingham. A comprehensive range of investigative and reporting services are available.
Birmingham Dental Hospital and the Combined Community Dental Services together form the Dental Services Division within the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country. The organisation was one of the first Community Foundation Trusts.
The ethos for the Dental Division is that it should be clinically led and managerially supported. Within this new structure Birmingham Dental Hospital is a discrete service within the Dental Services Division, headed up by a Divisional Director, Divisional Medical Director and an Associate Director - Nursing/Therapy.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post involves:
The assessment of patients referred for caries management.
The provision of specialist care for the more complex cases that are referred to BCHC including the management of patients with dental trauma, congenital dental anomalies and children with behavioural problems, special needs and dental phobias.
The provision of care under sedation, primarily inhalation sedation, but with opportunities and facilities for treatment under intravenous sedation. The appointee may be involved in the supervision or teaching of junior members of staff
The post holder may be involved in the multidisciplinary clinics held in the department.
The post holder will be involved as appropriate, in the supervision and clinical training of staff within BCHC including dental pre-specialty and specialty trainees, dental therapists and dental nurses. There may be some involvement in the supervision of dental undergraduates and dental therapy undergraduates within BCHC.
The post holder is expected to participate in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry Clinical Governance programmes and activities.
The post holder will be involved in regular appraisal and the identification of continuous professional development for which appropriate support will be given.
Secretarial support and office space is provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training Essential
oEvidence of continuous personal and professional development oHigher medical or dental specialist qualification or equivalent oMedical or Dental Practitioner with specialist registration with the GMC or GDC and a current license to practice oUp to date with requirements for revalidation
Experience Essential
oSubstantial clinical experience as a Consultant in the NHS oSignificant experience in a clinical leadership role at Divisional Medical Director level or equivalent oEvidence of successful management of staff from a wide range of professionals or across a spectrum of services and specialties oEvidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills in a clinical management setting oExperience of service development and planning oExperience of financial and budgetary management oExperience of strategic planning and evidence of achievement of clinical or organisational change and development in the face of resistance / an ability to manage conflict oEvidence of experience of partnership working with a range of agencies and stakeholder organisations or individuals
Skills / Knowledge Essential
oAbility to think creatively and prioritise oAbility to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates oAbility to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills oAbility to win followers and drive change at all levels oTeam building, motivational skills oDetailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues oKnowledge of good human resource practice and ability to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals oHigh developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results oKnowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service oAbility to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations
Personal Qualities Essential
oAbility to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues oEvidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success oStrong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively oStrategic thinker and able to set longer term goals oAbility to manage under pressure oPersonal integrity and able to work ethically oPolitical awareness and diplomacy oPositive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example
Other requirements Essential
oAbility to work flexibly oWillingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address Birmingham Dental Hospital
5 Mill Pool Way
Birmingham
B5 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)