Job summary
The Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) department is seeking fixed term full-time (10PA) Specialty Dentist to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and are looking for an individual(s) with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The post holder(s) will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first. They will be based within the Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology services and may be asked to undertake a range of treatments including: cone beam CT reporting and ultrasound which will initially include training and direct supervision by the team of DMFR consultants). There is a drive to work towards more use of digital technology and the post holder would be expected to help drive this forwards.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to the Clinical Lead for DMFR, Mr. Kalpesh Bavisha Kalpesh.bavisha@gstt.nhs.uk )
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.
Main duties of the job
Job Plan
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out at both Guy's and St Thomas' sites. This is an outline programme and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Lead within 3 months of your start date.
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. The job plan will be negotiated between the clinician and the clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:
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
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder(s) must:
Be dentally qualified, be on the GDCs list and hold a licence to practice.
Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and Training
The post holder(s) must be able to:
Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
Provide high quality teaching to dental undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director.
Performance Management
The post holder(s) is expected to:
Work with dental, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
Ensure clinical efficiency e.g. reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
Optimise quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, improving patient experience
Contribute to financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
Optimise operational efficiency e.g. waiting list activity and demand management.
Governance
The post holder must:
Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director.
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.
Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior dental staff and updated on a regular basis.
Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.
Role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder(s) must:
Be dentally qualified, be on the GDCs list and hold a licence to practice.
Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and Training
The post holder(s) must be able to:
Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
Provide high quality teaching to dental undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director.
Performance Management
The post holder(s) is expected to:
Work with dental, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
Ensure clinical efficiency e.g. reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates.
Optimise quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, improving patient experience
Contribute to financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
Optimise operational efficiency e.g. waiting list activity and demand management.
Governance
The post holder must:
Review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director.
Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.
Work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.
Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior dental staff and updated on a regular basis.
Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director.
Role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise.
Desirable
- MFDS or MJDF Higher degree, e.g. MSc, PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in Dental Surgery
Desirable
- Experience in a Radiology department
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in Dental Surgery
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Effective Participation in clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals Poster presentations
- Research relevant to dentistry and DMFR or a willingness to be involved in setting up research projects.
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates or junior medical staff.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise.
Desirable
- MFDS or MJDF Higher degree, e.g. MSc, PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in Dental Surgery
Desirable
- Experience in a Radiology department
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in Dental Surgery
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Effective Participation in clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals Poster presentations
- Research relevant to dentistry and DMFR or a willingness to be involved in setting up research projects.
- Formal teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates or junior medical staff.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a team
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).
