Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Dentistry
Specialty Dentist in Sedation and Special Care
Pay scale £59,175 - £95,400 p.a. excl. LZ pro rota
Part-time 6PA's
Fixed term
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity to join our expanding team within the department of Sedation and Special Care Dentistry at Guys Hospital.
Applications are invited for a part-time Specialty Dentist post. This is a fixed term contract for maternity cover.
We invite applications for dentists developing their experience and considering future specialty training in special care dentistry.
The appointee will deliver a comprehensive sedation and special care dentistry service for adult patients. Applicants must have full GDC registration and experience in providing special care dentistry for adult patients under a range of conscious sedation techniques.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop the department's clinical services and take an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate training.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Interested candidates are advised to contact Yvonne Rooney, Consultant for Sedation and Special Care dentistry service at Yvonne.rooney@gstt.nhs.uk to discuss the role.
For further information and to apply online, please go to our website quoting reference number.
Closing date: 15th October 2024
Interview date: 5th November 2024
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
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Oral health care for individuals referred to the Department including those who are medically compromised, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health problems and/or dental anxiety or phobia
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Treatment of patients presenting complex medical and/or management problems who are unsuitable for treatment outside a hospital environment
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Treatment of patients requiring comprehensive dental care under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia
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Clinical supervision of dental hygienists/therapists and junior staff
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Clinical supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Teaching
- If required clinically relevant teaching of conscious sedation techniques and special care dentistry to undergraduate and postgraduate students, dental staff, therapists, hygienists and dental nurses
Administration
- The post holder will be required to assist senior staff in the management of the sedation and special care clinical services and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Clinical Audit and Research
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to departmental audit and research activities.
Other
- The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the Specialty Dentist may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. The normal working hours are 8.30 17.30 but flexibility is required, and it may be necessary to work outside of these hours to maximize efficient use of facilities.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
-
Oral health care for individuals referred to the Department including those who are medically compromised, people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health problems and/or dental anxiety or phobia
-
Treatment of patients presenting complex medical and/or management problems who are unsuitable for treatment outside a hospital environment
-
Treatment of patients requiring comprehensive dental care under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia
-
Clinical supervision of dental hygienists/therapists and junior staff
-
Clinical supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Teaching
- If required clinically relevant teaching of conscious sedation techniques and special care dentistry to undergraduate and postgraduate students, dental staff, therapists, hygienists and dental nurses
Administration
- The post holder will be required to assist senior staff in the management of the sedation and special care clinical services and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Clinical Audit and Research
- The post holder will be expected to contribute to departmental audit and research activities.
Other
- The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and the Specialty Dentist may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time.
This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. The Trust expects that all staff will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. The normal working hours are 8.30 17.30 but flexibility is required, and it may be necessary to work outside of these hours to maximize efficient use of facilities.
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
Desirable
- FDS/MFDS/MJDF
- MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Sedation or special care dentistry.
Professional / Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with UK GDC
Desirable
- GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or with 6 months of obtaining a CCST)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Journal Publications
- Presentations (Oral/Poster)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of dental treatment for patients under conscious sedation
Desirable
- Experience in the provision of dental care for patients requiring special care dentistry
- Experience in the dental management of medically complex patients
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Competence in behaviour management techniques, inhalation & intravenous sedation
Desirable
- Carrying out Dental care under general anaesthesia
- Knowledge of Research Methods
- Competence in the management of patients requiring special care dentistry
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervision of dental colleagues
Desirable
- Teaching and/or supervision at undergraduate level
- Teaching skills course or qualification
Additional skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Commitment to uphold GSTT Values
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
Essential
Desirable
- FDS/MFDS/MJDF
- MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Sedation or special care dentistry.
Professional / Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with UK GDC
Desirable
- GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or with 6 months of obtaining a CCST)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Journal Publications
- Presentations (Oral/Poster)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of dental treatment for patients under conscious sedation
Desirable
- Experience in the provision of dental care for patients requiring special care dentistry
- Experience in the dental management of medically complex patients
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Competence in behaviour management techniques, inhalation & intravenous sedation
Desirable
- Carrying out Dental care under general anaesthesia
- Knowledge of Research Methods
- Competence in the management of patients requiring special care dentistry
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience in supervision of dental colleagues
Desirable
- Teaching and/or supervision at undergraduate level
- Teaching skills course or qualification
Additional skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Commitment to uphold GSTT Values
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).
