About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Speciality Dentist in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This is a full time post - 10 sessions a week; however, the Trust would consider consider a job share arrangement.
The successful candidate(s) will be fully integrated into the departmental clinics and out-patient treatment lists as well as involvement with theatres. There is no on call requirement for this post. We are looking for a dynamic, keen clinician to assess and treat adult and paediatric patients referred to our department under the care of both Oral and OMFS Consultants. The post holder will work with an extended team to support the Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Consultants deliver a comprehensive elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial service, supporting the DCTs managing in-patients and emergencies.
Candidates must have 3 years full-time relevant experience post-graduation, or equivalent and be fully registered with the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
Out-patient Department: The role will contain routine attendance of new and follow up clinics for Oral and OMF Surgery patient care. There is a wide variety of pathologies treated within the department (cleft, orthognathic, salivary gland, oral medicine etc.) and the opportunity to be present at multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics.
The successful candidate will assess and perform independent minor operations under local anaesthesia for adults or children and undertake teaching and supervision of exodontia and minor oral surgery to postgraduate training grades.
Theatre: Assisting consultants on Main and Day Surgery theatre lists. General anaesthetic lists may be available to undertake surgical treatment, including treatment of impacted and ectopic teeth.
This post currently does not have any on call cover requirements.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Essential
BDS or equivalent Full GDC registration with a licence to practice MFDS or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills Essential
At least three years' experience post qualification in Oral and OMF Surgery. Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems and demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach. Experience mentoring / teaching junior staff
Desirable
Experience managing risk Evidence of multidisciplinary working
Communication Essential
Clear written and verbal communication
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.
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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)