About this role
Job summary
To provide dental assessment and treatment for Paediatric patients referred to the services, including treatment under local anaesthetic, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, and general anaesthetic.
The post will be full-time and will be subject to the nationally agreed Consultant Contract (October 2003) and the Terms and Conditions of Service governing the appointment of hospital medical and dental staff in England or as subsequently varied by collective agreement. The Consultant contract will be held by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Programmed Activities will be undertaken in the Birmingham Dental Hospital and Community Paediatric Dental Service clinics across Birmingham and the Black Country.
Main duties of the job
Provision of treatment service for more complex cases that are referred, working in close liaison with medical, surgical and dental colleagues in order to provide an integrated service.
Provision of specialist care under sedation for children with behavioural problems and dental phobias.
To undertake new patient assessment clinics. To carry out personal treatment sessions on an outpatient basis with access to inhalation sedation if required. (Nursing support is available to further develop intravenous conscious sedation service for anxious adolescents).
Support the present consultant body in the management of patients with special needs and the provision of comprehensive oral care for this group of patients under general anaesthesia as well as on an outpatient basis.
Further development of the provision of paediatric general anaesthesia in District General Hospitals, where the service is commissioned to provide them
To develop multidisciplinary clinics within the community setting where required.
To provide consultant support for junior staff clinical sessions together with other consultant colleagues.
The post holder will be required to apply for a performer number if not already held.
To support the clinical teaching of speciality trainees and dental core training programme, providing consultant supervision.
To provide supervision of undergraduate dental and school of hygiene and therapy students as appropriate.
About us
The Community Paediatric Dental Service delivers specialist and specialised dental care across a wide geographic area, throughout Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. General anaesthetic services are also provided in 2 district general hospitals in Walsall and Sandwell.
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
The priority for this post is the provision of a Paediatric Dentistry Consultant Service for patients referred from hospital colleagues, general medical and dental practitioners and colleagues within BCHC.
The post will promote the provision of a more seamless paediatric dental service across the primary and secondary care boundary.
The post holder will also be required to support development of the community paediatric dental service and colleagues within the department.
The post holder will be involved in undergraduate teaching to dentists and therapists and also support the post graduate specialist paediatric training.
At the commencement of the contract the successful candidate would be expected to agree a job plan with the Head of Service.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Essential
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) On the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent Successful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview
Desirable
MSc or equivalent
Experience Essential
Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent Experience of working within the Community Dental Services Experience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching Training in teaching Publication in referred journals
Desirable
Interest and experience in the broad range of Paediatric Dentistry Current holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Paediatric Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted Applicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the National Health Service for Paediatric Dentistry Research relevant to the Paediatric Dentistry specialty
Skills / Knowledge Essential
Ability to think creatively and prioritise Ability to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates Ability to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills Ability to win followers and drive change at all levels Team building, motivational skills Detailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues Ability to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals High developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results Knowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service Ability to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations Awareness of clinical service management issues
Desirable
Experience of service management
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success Strong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively Ability to manage under pressure Personal integrity and able to work ethically Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example Work independently Good communication skills Team Skills
Desirable
Strategic thinker and able to set longer term goals Political awareness and diplomacy
Other requirements Essential
Willingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings Requirement of an NHS performer number Full driving licence with access to own transport
Desirable
Ability to work flexibly
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)