Job summary
The Department of Oral Surgery is seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified, enthusiastic individual with expertise in the delivery of specialist Oral Surgery services to join their team.
Applications are therefore invited for the part time (0.8PAs) position of Consultant in Oral Surgery at King's College Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will also provide training, clinical leadership and support to staff working in this service and contribute to the delivery of undergraduate teaching.
The Department of Oral Surgery is located within the Dental Hospital which is part of the Ambulatory Care Division of King's College NHS Foundation Trust.
A comprehensive range of clinical services in all the main dental specialities and oral and maxillofacial surgery are provided in this setting.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GDC and inclusion of Specialist Register for Oral Surgery on date of taking up appointment
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £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 Reach is 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
1. Together with the other consutlants, to provide specialist secondary and tertiary Oral Surgery services for patients referred to the Oral Surgery department. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the effective functioning of the department.2. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.6. Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Together with the other consutlants, to provide specialist secondary and tertiary Oral Surgery services for patients referred to the Oral Surgery department. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the effective functioning of the department.2. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.6. Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Full registration with GDC and Inclusion on Specialist Register for Oral Surgery on date of taking up appointment.
- BDS
- MFDS or equivalent MOralSurg or MSurgDent
- Minimum of 6 months full-time post CCST (or equivalent) experience on the day of interview
- Wide experience in all aspects of oral surgery, culminating in award of CCST or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma
- Area of specialist interest within oral surgery
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Full registration with GDC and Inclusion on Specialist Register for Oral Surgery on date of taking up appointment.
- BDS
- MFDS or equivalent MOralSurg or MSurgDent
- Minimum of 6 months full-time post CCST (or equivalent) experience on the day of interview
- Wide experience in all aspects of oral surgery, culminating in award of CCST or equivalent.
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma
- Area of specialist interest within oral surgery
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).
