Job summary
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust Wide
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
From £105.504 to £139,882 p.a excl LZ (pro-rata)
Part Time - 6PAs
The Restorative Dentistry Service is seeking a substantive part-time (6 PA) Consultant to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and are looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The post will be based at Guy's Hospital at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Main duties of the job
o To provide clinical leadership in Restorative Dentistry for GSTFT.
o To provide service in Restorative Dentistry at GSTFT in accordance with Trust guidelines and strategy of both GSTFT and strategy of KCL FoDOCS.
o To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. o To fully engage with the non-clinical management and administrative duties expected of a restorative consultant
o To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
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 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.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The new consultant will possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Restorative dentistryand be responsible for expansion of the current head and neck cancer restorative rehabilitation service, be involved in teaching for dental undergraduates in endodontics, and be involved in the supervision of dental core trainees. Duties will also include training and mentoring of other staff/ trainees/ students, participation in clinical audit and in clinical research/ quality improvement projects.
The applicant will be expected to have experience in using digital dental technology to help to drive this within the Restorative dentistry service, which remains a key strategic goal of the dental directorate. The applicant will also be expected to work with Oral Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery consultants to develop pathways for primary implant placement in patients with head and neck cancer. The directorate is looking to expand virtual clinic capabilities so the applicant will be expected to contribute to the continued development of Advice and Guidance clinics.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients The post holder must be dentally qualified and maintain GDC specialist registration in Restorative Dentistry and be GDC registered, or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion to the specialist list. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and TrainingThe post holder must be able to: Where possible 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. Act as educational supervisor and appraiser, once suitably trained as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post.
Performance ManagementThe post holder must: Work with dental, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas: Maintain clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates. Meet quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates. Participate in 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. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team. Help to improve operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Staff ManagementThe post holder must:
Work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal. Ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior clinical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments. Participate in the recruitment of junior staff as and when required. Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. Be responsible for the annual appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/General Manager.
GovernanceThe 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 clinical 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.
Strategy and Business PlanningThe post holder must: Participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate. Represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Leadership and Team WorkingThe post holder must: Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives. Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Kings Health Partners as required. Chair regular meetings for the specialties. Resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties. Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Guys and St Thomas celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.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.Flexible workingWe are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individuals personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The new consultant will possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Restorative dentistryand be responsible for expansion of the current head and neck cancer restorative rehabilitation service, be involved in teaching for dental undergraduates in endodontics, and be involved in the supervision of dental core trainees. Duties will also include training and mentoring of other staff/ trainees/ students, participation in clinical audit and in clinical research/ quality improvement projects.
The applicant will be expected to have experience in using digital dental technology to help to drive this within the Restorative dentistry service, which remains a key strategic goal of the dental directorate. The applicant will also be expected to work with Oral Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery consultants to develop pathways for primary implant placement in patients with head and neck cancer. The directorate is looking to expand virtual clinic capabilities so the applicant will be expected to contribute to the continued development of Advice and Guidance clinics.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients The post holder must be dentally qualified and maintain GDC specialist registration in Restorative Dentistry and be GDC registered, or be within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion to the specialist list. To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and TrainingThe post holder must be able to: Where possible 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. Act as educational supervisor and appraiser, once suitably trained as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post.
Performance ManagementThe post holder must: Work with dental, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas: Maintain clinical efficiency e.g. LOS reductions, reducing cancelled operations and DNA rates. Meet quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates. Participate in 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. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team. Help to improve operational efficiency e.g. day-case rates, waiting list activity and demand management.
Staff ManagementThe post holder must:
Work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal. Ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior clinical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments. Participate in the recruitment of junior staff as and when required. Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. Be responsible for the annual appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/General Manager.
GovernanceThe 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 clinical 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.
Strategy and Business PlanningThe post holder must: Participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate. Represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Leadership and Team WorkingThe post holder must: Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives. Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Kings Health Partners as required. Chair regular meetings for the specialties. Resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties. Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Guys and St Thomas celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.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.Flexible workingWe are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individuals personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Your e-mail address is important to us - We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis.
Please apply for this post by clicking "Apply Online Now."
Person Specification
Knoewledge
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- Registered specialist in Restorative Dentistry
- CCST in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of CCST.
Desirable
- Higher academic degree related to Restorative Dentistry, such as a MSc, PhD etc
- One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS MFDS RCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience / training such that the applicant has reached at least the standard considered equivalent to that expected after 4 years of specialist training in Restorative Dentistry
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients with head and neck cancer, including use of dental implants
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems across the interface within restorative dentistry and other disciplines in dentistry including endodontics
Desirable
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Able to diagnose patients with advanced needs, which interface with other disciplines
- Be able to treat patients with advanced needs within restorative dentistry and especially endodontics/prosthodontics.
- Ability to place dental implants
- Confident in use of intra-oral scanners
Desirable
- Worked with other specialists in joint clinics managing Head and Neck cancer patients
Person Specification
Knoewledge
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- Registered specialist in Restorative Dentistry
- CCST in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of CCST.
Desirable
- Higher academic degree related to Restorative Dentistry, such as a MSc, PhD etc
- One, or more of the following or equivalent qualifications: FDS RCS MFDS RCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience / training such that the applicant has reached at least the standard considered equivalent to that expected after 4 years of specialist training in Restorative Dentistry
- Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients with head and neck cancer, including use of dental implants
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems across the interface within restorative dentistry and other disciplines in dentistry including endodontics
Desirable
- Experience of leading a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Able to diagnose patients with advanced needs, which interface with other disciplines
- Be able to treat patients with advanced needs within restorative dentistry and especially endodontics/prosthodontics.
- Ability to place dental implants
- Confident in use of intra-oral scanners
Desirable
- Worked with other specialists in joint clinics managing Head and Neck cancer patients
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).
