Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of a substantive, full time (10 sessions) as a Specialty Doctor in the Oral Surgery Department at King's College Hospital NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in the provision and delivery of high quality healthcare for patients who need treatment for a wide range of Oral Surgery problems.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and demonstrate an interest in Oral Surgery.
Successful applicants will work within a team that is led by 10 consultants supported by more than 20 SAS grade dentists providing high quality care.
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£1.8 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
Duties include both clinic and operating sessions under local anaesthesia and intravenous sedation, along with involvement in teaching and mentoring more junior staff.
The post-holder will also be involved in the provision of advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care settings, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, or associated clinical professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include both clinic and operating sessions under local anaesthesia and intravenous sedation, along with involvement in teaching and mentoring more junior staff.
The post-holder will also be involved in the provision of advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care settings, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, or associated clinical professionals.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma, MFDS or MFJDP)
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma, MFDS or MFJDP)
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).
