Job summary
(Part-Time, Fixed Term 12 months post 6 PA, job share available)
Periodontology Department are seeking 6PA Fixed TermSpecialty Dentist(s) 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.
The post holders will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first. They will be based within the Periodontology dental service. The successful individual(s) will supervise dental students overseeing the care of both surgical and non- surgical patients, along with assisting the consultant led periodontology assessment clinics.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based in the Periodontology department, Floor 22 Guy's Tower. 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
- Be dentally qualified
- Have experience in providing specialist oral health care in periodontology patients, ensuring that patients are involved in decisions about their care
- Able to participate in clinical and other service activities with the objective of ensuring a high standard of patient care
- Play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of postgraduate students and trainees as well as participate in the training and education of undergraduate students
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities
About us
The Dental Institute & Hospital
The Guy's Dental Hospital is the largest dental hospital in the UK. It forms part of the 'King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's. King's College and St Thomas' Hospitals' the largest Dental Institute in Europe. The 2020 QS rankings rated the overall Dental Institute 1st in the world. We seek to strengthen our position as an outstanding Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) delivering clinical care, research, teaching and training. Further details of the Dental Institute may be found on its website: www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry.
In making new appointments the Dental Hospital seeks to attract and appoint exceptional academic clinicians, capable of delivering not only excellent clinical care but also who want to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level and in research, capable of making important, new contributions, maintaining the Dental Institute's considerable momentum at the cutting edge of oral health sciences. The Dental Hospital is forward-looking and dynamic with many state of the art facilities in which to undertake clinical care and pursue research. The immediate goal is to maintain our position as one of the world's leading centres for dental healthcare, education and research.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
The job plan is anticipated to contain 6 Programmed Activities per week on average to to be carried out at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. A proposed programme is given below 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 Lead at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:
Number of programmed activities
Programmed activities for direct clinical care:
DCC
Outpatient clinics (Patient treatment, service development and associated administrative duties). 6
Total
6
Direct Clinical Care Activities
Clinical duties will relate to the management of patients referred to the Periodontology Department
Other Programmed Activities
These will be relating to improving the service provided within the scope of the areas where direct clinical care is focused
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
The job plan is anticipated to contain 6 Programmed Activities per week on average to to be carried out at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. A proposed programme is given below 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 Lead at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:
Number of programmed activities
Programmed activities for direct clinical care:
DCC
Outpatient clinics (Patient treatment, service development and associated administrative duties). 6
Total
6
Direct Clinical Care Activities
Clinical duties will relate to the management of patients referred to the Periodontology Department
Other Programmed Activities
These will be relating to improving the service provided within the scope of the areas where direct clinical care is focused
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On the GDC's specialist Register for Periodontology or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Desirable
- Teaching and/or training qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking periodontal surgical procedures including minor augmentation, mucogingival and regenerative techniques
- Understanding and experience of clinical supervision involving simple surgical procedures
- Proficient and competent in the management of patients with advanced periodontal disease (non-surgical and surgical)
- Experience in presenting finding to patients, teams and learners using diplomacy and empathy
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the interface of periodontology with other disciplines
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Effective Participation in clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
- Experience in undertaking virtual clinics using software such as Attend Anywhere/ Microsoft Teams.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Periodontology or a willingness to be involved in setting up research projects.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On the GDC's specialist Register for Periodontology or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Desirable
- Teaching and/or training qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in undertaking periodontal surgical procedures including minor augmentation, mucogingival and regenerative techniques
- Understanding and experience of clinical supervision involving simple surgical procedures
- Proficient and competent in the management of patients with advanced periodontal disease (non-surgical and surgical)
- Experience in presenting finding to patients, teams and learners using diplomacy and empathy
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the interface of periodontology with other disciplines
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Effective Participation in clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
- Experience in undertaking virtual clinics using software such as Attend Anywhere/ Microsoft Teams.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed Journals
- Research relevant to Periodontology or a willingness to be involved in setting up research projects.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
