Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth is a trauma centre and one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the South West. Working as a Trust Dental Core Trainee at Derriford hospital is an enjoyable and varied job, providing vast amounts of opportunities to gain experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. You will be part of a very supportive and approachable team and provided with great educational support and hands-on training. The on-call shifts are on a rotational basis. The workload includes dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma, orofacial malignancy, the treatment of facial deformities, TMJ surgery and Orthodontics. Patients are seen in outpatient clinics, local anaesthetic clinics, theatres and on-call duties, which provide an interesting daily variation. There is a study leave allowance which is great for undertaking postgraduate courses or examinations.
Main duties of the job
Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training
Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff
Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)
Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases
Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff
On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Max Fax patients and emergency referrals with second on call support.
Clinical opportunities at DCT2 and DCT 3 Level.
About us
Orthodontic department and Restorative department and Maxillofacial laboratory on site
Multidisciplinary meetings including Head & Neck Oncology weekly clinics and monthly Orthognathic joint clinic
Liaison with other specialities for specific problems i.e. cardiac patients requiring dental assessment, haematology for patients with coagulopathies and anti-coagulated patients
Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions
Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation encouraged.
Teaching ward rounds
Support for FDS membership and other post-graduate examinations
UHP Trust Mandatory training programme
UK resuscitation Immediate Life Support (ILS )course
Departmental Medical Emergencies Simulation training
ALERT course
Venflon and venepuncture training
Child Protection training
Breaking bad news course
The completion of at least one complete audit project is expected during the year.
DCT's are encouraged to publish and present at local, regional and national meetings
Comprehensive departmental induction provided including information pack, teaching and shadowing period
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees
Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees
Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training (see enclosed)
Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff
Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)
Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases
Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff
On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Max Fax patients and emergency referrals with second on call support.
Increasing clinical opportunities at DCT2 and DCT 3 Level.
Related clinical skills opportunities
Orthodontic department and Restorative department and Maxillofacial laboratory on site
Multidisciplinary meetings including Head & Neck Oncology weekly clinics and monthly Orthognathic joint clinic
Liaison with other specialities for specific problems i.e. cardiac patients requiring dental assessment, haematology for patients with coagulopathies and anti-coagulated patients
In-house teaching
Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions
Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation encouraged.
Teaching ward rounds
Support for FDS membership and other post-graduate examinations
UHP Trust Mandatory training programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees
Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees
Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training (see enclosed)
Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff
Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)
Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases
Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff
On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Max Fax patients and emergency referrals with second on call support.
Increasing clinical opportunities at DCT2 and DCT 3 Level.
Related clinical skills opportunities
Orthodontic department and Restorative department and Maxillofacial laboratory on site
Multidisciplinary meetings including Head & Neck Oncology weekly clinics and monthly Orthognathic joint clinic
Liaison with other specialities for specific problems i.e. cardiac patients requiring dental assessment, haematology for patients with coagulopathies and anti-coagulated patients
In-house teaching
Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions
Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation encouraged.
Teaching ward rounds
Support for FDS membership and other post-graduate examinations
UHP Trust Mandatory training programme
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration Basic
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate dental experience
Desirable
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills Previous Oral and Maxillofacial SHO experience
Ability Knowledge Clinical Skills Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate Good oral and written presentation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge Understands principals of medical audit Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
Teamworking Skills
Essential
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Motivation
Desirable
- Contributes to departmental training sessions Able to organise own learning
Management Ability
Essential
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration Basic
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate dental experience
Desirable
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills Previous Oral and Maxillofacial SHO experience
Ability Knowledge Clinical Skills Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate Good oral and written presentation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge Understands principals of medical audit Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
Teamworking Skills
Essential
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
Motivation
Desirable
- Contributes to departmental training sessions Able to organise own learning
Management Ability
Essential
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management
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).
