Job summary
This DCT3 post is to work with colleagues to provide high-quality service in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This post will be based in the Department of Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery in Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP).
This role provides an excellent opportunity to use and develop surgical and non-surgical skills. This DCT3 post is to work with colleagues to provide high-quality service in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). This post will be based in the Department of Dental Specialties and Maxillofacial Surgery in Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP). This role provides an excellent opportunity to use and develop surgical and non-surgical skills. You will be part of a 1:7 on-call rota, which would include evening and weekend work with appropriate senior support.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post (40hours), with on call. Clinical sessions are distributed between clinic (new patient and follow ups), local anaesthetic sessions, operating theatre sessions and patient administration. Due to the nature of care that we provide, the balance of these sessions may be adjusted, as capacity and demand fluctuate. The post holder may be asked to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Job description attached)
Provide care for in-patient OMFS adult and paediatric patients under the supervision of consultant colleagues
Provide assessment, treatment planning and review of patients in outpatient clinics
Provision of principally dentoalveolar surgery under day case general anaesthetic and local anaesthetic
Administrative work arising from clinical activity
Supervision, teaching and mentoring of DCTs/ F2s and other staff members
Participation in Audit, Research and Quality Improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
(Job description attached)
Provide care for in-patient OMFS adult and paediatric patients under the supervision of consultant colleagues
Provide assessment, treatment planning and review of patients in outpatient clinics
Provision of principally dentoalveolar surgery under day case general anaesthetic and local anaesthetic
Administrative work arising from clinical activity
Supervision, teaching and mentoring of DCTs/ F2s and other staff members
Participation in Audit, Research and Quality Improvement
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full GDC Registration with sufficient clinical experience
Desirable
- Membership/Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent Teaching qualification Postgraduate prizes and awards Evidence of ATLS / ALS / ILS training
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of oral surgery/medicine and basic maxillofacial surgery Skilled in basic dentoalveolar surgery Experience of running routine local anaesthetic clinics Minimum of two years' experience at DCT level in OMFS
Desirable
- Knowledge of more advanced maxillofacial procedures and facial trauma
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other health-care professionals Well-presented CV Evidence of ability to work effectively in a team Good information technology skills
Desirable
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability Evidence of commitment
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Full GDC Registration with sufficient clinical experience
Desirable
- Membership/Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent Teaching qualification Postgraduate prizes and awards Evidence of ATLS / ALS / ILS training
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Sound knowledge of oral surgery/medicine and basic maxillofacial surgery Skilled in basic dentoalveolar surgery Experience of running routine local anaesthetic clinics Minimum of two years' experience at DCT level in OMFS
Desirable
- Knowledge of more advanced maxillofacial procedures and facial trauma
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other health-care professionals Well-presented CV Evidence of ability to work effectively in a team Good information technology skills
Desirable
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability Evidence of commitment
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).
