Job summary
We are seeking a full time enthusiastic and conscientious Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry to join the team at King's Dental Hospital, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidates should have excellent team-working qualities and will be expected to play an active role in the development, provision and delivery of oral health care to a wide range of patients who require paediatric dentistry in the hospital setting. Together with departmental colleagues you will be expected to forge links with other departments within the Trust and with external agencies to develop appropriate services for patients with complex needs; to support the development of Paediatric Dentistry within the agreed range of services and to support more junior staff working in the specialty
Main duties of the job
The 10 PAs will comprise 9 PA to provide dental treatment, 1 PA's for new patient assessment.
The duties will be to provide Paediatric Dentistry expertise:
- To assess and treatment plan patients referred by general dental practitioners, the community dental services and internal tertiary referrals.
- To provide specialist treatment for those children requiring specialist dental care.
- To provide dental treatment when appropriate under sedation
The Dental Institute has a multi-disciplinary technical laboratory and a comprehensive range of on site diagnostic radiology services.
Additional responsibilities will be to cover colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as necessary and to undertake other appropriate clinical duties which may from time to time be requested by the Head of Service
The specialty doctor will work under the guidance of Ms Meera Ahluwalia, Consultant and Clinic Lead for Paediatric Dentistry. The job plan for this post will be agreed with the Clinical Director of the Dental Division of King's College Hospital Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The provision of a first class clinical service.
- To undertake clinical duties within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry.
- To ensure the service is provided to a high standard
- To support the development of Paediatric Dentistry within the agreed range of services
- To support more junior staff working in the specialty
- To actively engage in departmental audit.
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London School of Dentistry.
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
- To take an active part in the management of the service by supporting the Lead Consultant.
Job Summary
To work within the multidisciplinary teams providing excellent clinical dental care and to support the development of the Paediatric Dental services for children. The individual will play an active role in the clinical and administrative workload of the department and have a commitment to the undergraduate teaching and training of junior staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The 10 PAs will comprise 9 PA to provide dental treatment, 1 PAs for new patient assessment.
The duties will be to provide Paediatric Dentistry expertise:
- To assess and treatment plan patients referred by general dental practitioners, the community dental services and internal tertiary referrals.
- To provide specialist treatment for those children requiring specialist dental care.
- To provide dental treatment when appropriate under sedation
The Dental Institute has a multi-disciplinary technical laboratory and a comprehensive range of on site diagnostic radiology services.
Additional responsibilities will be to cover colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as necessary and to undertake other appropriate clinical duties which may from time to time be requested by the Head of Service
The specialty doctor will work under the guidance of Ms Meera Ahluwalia. The job plan for this post will be agreed with the Clinical Director of the Dental Division of Kings College Hospital Trust.
Clinical Governance & Audit
- To participate in the departments clinical audit and research programmes as appropriate.
- Contribution to both the Trust and the departments clinical governance and risk management strategies.
- To participate in the Trust appraisal system. To undertake the appraisal, following appropriate training, of some doctors if requested by the Lead Consultant.
Management & Administration
- To liaise with staff working in the department and other hospital services, as appropriate to provide a good clinical care.
- To ensure effective systems are in place for promptly dealing with patient problems and complaints.
- To participate in planning on future strategic direction for Paediatric Dentistry services in liaison with the Lead Consultant.
- Undertake appropriate administrative duties as agreed with the Lead Consultant.
- Work with the Lead Consultant and Service Managers in promoting the development and improvement of services provided by the department.
- Prepared to deputise for the clinical/administrative role of the team during periods of staff absence.
- Contribution to the updating of directives and other protocols and guidelines for the department.
Training & Development
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
The department has a strong commitment to staff training and development. We operate a staff appraisal system, where departmental and personal training objectives are developed. The Trust also offers in-house training in computer skills and relevant development programmes. Study leave will be available for appropriate courses and meetings as per staff training requirements and clinical needs of the service subject to funding availability.
Confidentiality
To observe, and maintain, strict confidentiality around the personal information relating to patients and staff.
Clinical Governance
The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the Departments ongoing clinical audit programmes, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The post holder also has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The provision of a first class clinical service.
- To undertake clinical duties within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry.
- To ensure the service is provided to a high standard
- To support the development of Paediatric Dentistry within the agreed range of services
- To support more junior staff working in the specialty
- To actively engage in departmental audit.
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London School of Dentistry.
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies.
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
- To take an active part in the management of the service by supporting the Lead Consultant.
Job Summary
To work within the multidisciplinary teams providing excellent clinical dental care and to support the development of the Paediatric Dental services for children. The individual will play an active role in the clinical and administrative workload of the department and have a commitment to the undergraduate teaching and training of junior staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The 10 PAs will comprise 9 PA to provide dental treatment, 1 PAs for new patient assessment.
The duties will be to provide Paediatric Dentistry expertise:
- To assess and treatment plan patients referred by general dental practitioners, the community dental services and internal tertiary referrals.
- To provide specialist treatment for those children requiring specialist dental care.
- To provide dental treatment when appropriate under sedation
The Dental Institute has a multi-disciplinary technical laboratory and a comprehensive range of on site diagnostic radiology services.
Additional responsibilities will be to cover colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as necessary and to undertake other appropriate clinical duties which may from time to time be requested by the Head of Service
The specialty doctor will work under the guidance of Ms Meera Ahluwalia. The job plan for this post will be agreed with the Clinical Director of the Dental Division of Kings College Hospital Trust.
Clinical Governance & Audit
- To participate in the departments clinical audit and research programmes as appropriate.
- Contribution to both the Trust and the departments clinical governance and risk management strategies.
- To participate in the Trust appraisal system. To undertake the appraisal, following appropriate training, of some doctors if requested by the Lead Consultant.
Management & Administration
- To liaise with staff working in the department and other hospital services, as appropriate to provide a good clinical care.
- To ensure effective systems are in place for promptly dealing with patient problems and complaints.
- To participate in planning on future strategic direction for Paediatric Dentistry services in liaison with the Lead Consultant.
- Undertake appropriate administrative duties as agreed with the Lead Consultant.
- Work with the Lead Consultant and Service Managers in promoting the development and improvement of services provided by the department.
- Prepared to deputise for the clinical/administrative role of the team during periods of staff absence.
- Contribution to the updating of directives and other protocols and guidelines for the department.
Training & Development
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
The department has a strong commitment to staff training and development. We operate a staff appraisal system, where departmental and personal training objectives are developed. The Trust also offers in-house training in computer skills and relevant development programmes. Study leave will be available for appropriate courses and meetings as per staff training requirements and clinical needs of the service subject to funding availability.
Confidentiality
To observe, and maintain, strict confidentiality around the personal information relating to patients and staff.
Clinical Governance
The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the Departments ongoing clinical audit programmes, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The post holder also has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
Person Specification
King's Values
Essential
- Registerable dental qualification
- Full registration with GDC
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry
- Experience of provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia an all appropriate conscious sedation techniques
- Experience in the dental management of medically compromised patients
- Experience in day to day organisation of clinical Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Thorough understanding of principles of clinical audit - must have undertaken and completed audit projects
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the primary and secondary care setting
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Flexible and resilient
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of King's Values
- Commitment to uphold King's Values
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MSc or equivalent Certification in Teaching
- Teaching skills course / qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Person Specification
King's Values
Essential
- Registerable dental qualification
- Full registration with GDC
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry
- Experience of provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia an all appropriate conscious sedation techniques
- Experience in the dental management of medically compromised patients
- Experience in day to day organisation of clinical Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Thorough understanding of principles of clinical audit - must have undertaken and completed audit projects
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management in the primary and secondary care setting
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Flexible and resilient
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of King's Values
- Commitment to uphold King's Values
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MSc or equivalent Certification in Teaching
- Teaching skills course / qualification
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
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).
