Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Surgery/Orthodontics at DCT level has arisen. We are an established, highly regarded DCT training unit, who take pride in ensuring we create a supportive and friendly learning environment, with lots of learning and hands-on opportunities.
The successful applicants will be employed locally by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, and will have the opportunity to participate in the Deanery DCT study day programme if appropriate for the appointed candidates educational requirements. The successful candidates will have an assigned Educational Supervisor to support them in developing and following a learning agreement in addition to maintaining a portfolio. This ensures that the role will be equivalent to a DCT post.
The team you will join consists of 8 dental core level trainees (mixture of Deanery and locally employed) working within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Surgery. The post is at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside university city with lots going on, and close to the South Downs and New Forest National parks as well as the Isle of Wight.
There are regular Deanery regional study days, as well as weekly in-house teaching and a journal club. The library facilities are in the postgraduate education centre with access to books and journals, and facilities to order those not on the shelves.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the work of the department including out-patient clinics, operating sessions and the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with dental/maxillofacial trauma and emergencies, as well as the care of in-patients varying from dentoalveolar surgery through to complex reconstructions of the face, head and neck.
You will attend OMFS and Oral Surgery consultation and treatment clinics in our out-patient department. There are local anaesthetic minor oral surgery treatment clinics every week for DCT level, as well as the opportunity to operate with senior colleagues under both LA and GA. You will attend theatres for oncology, orthognathic, salivary, skin, trauma and dentoalveolar GA operating lists.
You will participate in an on-call rota covering both daytime and overnight shifts which is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. You will be well supported by senior cover in the form of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Grades and Consultants.
All junior staff will be supported to carry out their own audit project, and for the interested trainee there is also opportumity to be involved in writing papers. You will make presentations at local teaching sessions, and have the opportunity to present at a regional meeting also.
About us
The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital. We are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core values which are at the heart of everything we do. The Trusts main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, starting life as a military hospital over a century ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast and you may have seen us on the TV series Nurses on the Ward. The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at PHU. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity to join the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Surgery at DCT level has arisen. Although the successful applicants will be employed locally by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust there will be an opportunity to participate in the Deanery DCT study day programme if appropriate for the appointed candidates educational requirements. The successful candidates will have an assigned Educational Supervisor and be supported to keep a portfolio, so that the role will be equivalent to a DCT post.
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides a service to the Portsmouth, South East Hampshire Health Authority and the Isle of Wight, which has a population of around 700,000.
The department is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital and comprises Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, and Restorative Dentistry and all specialties are based in a shared out-patient department providing a comprehensive service to the area. Our in-patient ward is are also here as is the Emergency Department. The Trust employed core dentist will work primarily with the OMFS and oral surgery teams both in out-patient clinics and theatres, as well as having on call duties and ward work looking after the in-patients. A wide range of surgical treatments are carried out here including oncology, orthognathic, trauma, salivary, skin, and dentoalveolar surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
The Trust employed core dentist is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the Consultants, including out-patient clinics, operating sessions and the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with dental/maxillofacial trauma and emergencies, as well as the care of in patients varying from dentoalveolar surgery through to complex reconstructions of the face, head and neck. The Trust core dentist will be well supported by senior cover in the form of Specialist Registrars and Consultants. The Trust core dentist will participate in an on-call rota which is currently compliant with the European Working Time Directive. All junior staff will be expected to take part in medical audit. We are a department who take pride in ensuring we create a supportive and friendly learning environment, with lots of learning and hands-on opportunities.
Primary Care Training Element
The post as described is all secondary care based.
Pattern of Working, including any on-call commitment
This post requires on call in a partial shift pattern and includes overnight on call. This works well with good support from Specialist trainees, Fellows and Consultants.
The rota is planned well in advance accommodating all teaching and study days. This maximises exposure to fulfil the educational objectives of the job as outlined above.
Educational Programme Summary and Library Facilities
The Deanery support regional study days which form part of the ongoing CPD as well as in house teaching and journal club. The library facilities are within the Trust in the postgraduate education centre with access to books and journals and facilities to order those not on the shelves. There is also internet access here (but the DCTs also have their own large room with good computer access).
Specific Core Functions
- Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics.
- Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients.
- Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA.
- Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre.
- Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations.
- Attendance to formal teaching sessions.
Summary of Training and Educational Objectives
- Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology.
- Develop skills in managing dental emergencies and dental trauma.
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment.
- Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An opportunity to join the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Surgery at DCT level has arisen. Although the successful applicants will be employed locally by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust there will be an opportunity to participate in the Deanery DCT study day programme if appropriate for the appointed candidates educational requirements. The successful candidates will have an assigned Educational Supervisor and be supported to keep a portfolio, so that the role will be equivalent to a DCT post.
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides a service to the Portsmouth, South East Hampshire Health Authority and the Isle of Wight, which has a population of around 700,000.
The department is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital and comprises Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, and Restorative Dentistry and all specialties are based in a shared out-patient department providing a comprehensive service to the area. Our in-patient ward is are also here as is the Emergency Department. The Trust employed core dentist will work primarily with the OMFS and oral surgery teams both in out-patient clinics and theatres, as well as having on call duties and ward work looking after the in-patients. A wide range of surgical treatments are carried out here including oncology, orthognathic, trauma, salivary, skin, and dentoalveolar surgery.
Key Responsibilities:
The Trust employed core dentist is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the Consultants, including out-patient clinics, operating sessions and the management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with dental/maxillofacial trauma and emergencies, as well as the care of in patients varying from dentoalveolar surgery through to complex reconstructions of the face, head and neck. The Trust core dentist will be well supported by senior cover in the form of Specialist Registrars and Consultants. The Trust core dentist will participate in an on-call rota which is currently compliant with the European Working Time Directive. All junior staff will be expected to take part in medical audit. We are a department who take pride in ensuring we create a supportive and friendly learning environment, with lots of learning and hands-on opportunities.
Primary Care Training Element
The post as described is all secondary care based.
Pattern of Working, including any on-call commitment
This post requires on call in a partial shift pattern and includes overnight on call. This works well with good support from Specialist trainees, Fellows and Consultants.
The rota is planned well in advance accommodating all teaching and study days. This maximises exposure to fulfil the educational objectives of the job as outlined above.
Educational Programme Summary and Library Facilities
The Deanery support regional study days which form part of the ongoing CPD as well as in house teaching and journal club. The library facilities are within the Trust in the postgraduate education centre with access to books and journals and facilities to order those not on the shelves. There is also internet access here (but the DCTs also have their own large room with good computer access).
Specific Core Functions
- Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics.
- Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients.
- Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA.
- Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre.
- Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations.
- Attendance to formal teaching sessions.
Summary of Training and Educational Objectives
- Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology.
- Develop skills in managing dental emergencies and dental trauma.
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment.
- Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in and outside speciality.
Desirable
- Time spent in a dentist surgery or in an Oral & Maxillofacial unit.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience within Oral Surgery.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice.
- IT skills.
- Effective, confident presentation ability.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Desirable
- Publications.
- Prizes and honours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration.
- Professional training in Oral Surgery or Dentistry.
- Will potentially consider temporary GDC registration if candidate is otherwise appointable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in and outside speciality.
Desirable
- Time spent in a dentist surgery or in an Oral & Maxillofacial unit.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience within Oral Surgery.
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice.
- IT skills.
- Effective, confident presentation ability.
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Desirable
- Publications.
- Prizes and honours.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration.
- Professional training in Oral Surgery or Dentistry.
- Will potentially consider temporary GDC registration if candidate is otherwise appointable.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
