About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for an 4PA Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry for period of 12 months. The post is only available on Wednesdays and Fridays. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established team with an international reputation within the speciality of Paediatric dentistry.
The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals in London, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join consultant colleagues as part of a wider established team providing a full range of paediatric dental services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, a high level of clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric dentistry and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and training.
Candidates will need to be on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry by date of appointment.
CV required for application
Main duties of the job
The post holder would work 4PA within the Paediatric Dental Department of the Eastman Dental Hospital (part of RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust) on Wednesdays and Fridays. Duties will include diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation, supervision of trainees and post graduate students and involvement in multidisciplinary clinics which may include hypodontia, ortho-paeds, anomalies and oral medicine. There may also be an expectation to be involved with assisting in remote advice clinics.
The post-holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. As the post-holder will be an integral part of the departmental team, the ability to lead and work as a team member will be essential. Mandatory training in line with requirements of the Division and Trust must be adhered to. The Trust operates an electronic computerised records system, facilitating remote access to records, high quality patient care and innovative service delivery. The post-holder will need good IT and communication skills as well as a desire to evolve the service, enhancing patient care through excellence in education and training.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up their appointment at the earliest opportunity.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) On the UK GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE), or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
Desirable
Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience Essential
All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems. Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers. Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials. Experience of innovative treatments. High quality management of patients with advanced needs in Paediatric Dentistry demonstrated by successful outcomes.
Desirable
Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry
Audit Essential
Effective and ongoing participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits. Effective involvement with clinical governance
Desirable
Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways
Management Essential
A 2 year additional training period post CCST in a SAC-approved training programme, to gain knowledge and experience of healthcare delivery in secondary care, or equivalent Understanding of the delivery of healthcare within the NHS. Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
Desirable
Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS. Evidence of contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.
Research Essential
Ability to appraise scientific literature critically Application of evidence based practice to clinical care
Desirable
Publications in refereed Journals Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry MSc (or equivalent) ltant
Teaching skill & experience Essential
Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff. Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups. Commitment to training and CPD
Desirable
Completion of a teaching or training course
Personal Qualities Essential
Communication; ability to communicate intelligently and with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others. Awareness of equality and disability. Needs to be a team player and able to integrate and gel with the current consultant cohort and the rest of the dental team
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential
Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
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.
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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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)