Job summary
Applicants are invited for the role of Consultant in Restorative Dentistry. This is a permanent position to join a team of 5 Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and one Consultant Orthodontist.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a recognised Cancer Centre providing comprehensive Head and Neck services (including major reconstruction with free flaps) under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. These services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, MacMillan Cancer Support, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Palliative and Hospice care, highly skilled Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team and the appointment of Consultant in Restorative Dentistry will ensure that our patients will receive perioperative care and oral rehabilitation of the highest standard.
If we establish the restorative service at RWT, we would be able to streamline the hypodontia MDT care pathway effectively, efficiently and improve patient experience / outcomes significantly. The MDT care pathway attracts PBR income for orthodontic OUP, restorative OUP, MOS day case for placement of implants, sinus lifts etc. and contributes to the variety of workload for an attractive consultant post.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Main duties of the job
Streamline the hypodontia MDT care pathway effectively, efficiently and improve patient experience / outcomes significantly. The MDT care pathway attracts PBR income for orthodontic OUP, restorative OUP, MOS day case for placement of implants, sinus lifts etc. and contributes to the variety of workload for an attractive consultant post.
General
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Restorative Dentistry.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
About us
The Directorate is proud of being able to serve its community by consistently modernising its service provision and crucial to that is encouraging and supporting its consultants to innovate, progress and develop.
The Trust has a reputation for delivering a high level of clinical care and we are the second largest Undergraduate Teaching Hospital in the region. We have long standing and excellent working relationships with our primary care colleagues and our commissioners. There is a strong teaching and research base.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a recognised Cancer Centre providing comprehensive Head and Neck services (including major reconstruction with free flaps) under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. These services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, MacMillan Cancer Support, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Palliative and Hospice care, highly skilled Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team and the appointment of Consultant in Restorative Dentistry will ensure that our patients will receive perioperative care and oral rehabilitation of the highest standard.
Orthodontic Department
The Orthodontic service at New Cross A23 receives about 500+ complex orthodontic referrals from Wolverhampton and Black country region, and about 20% of these falls in the complex treatment category of IOTN 4h & 5h (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) on the national orthodontic commissioning criteria. This NHS category applies to children and adults who are missing adult teeth by birth (hypodontia), and therefore suffer with high negative impact on chewing function, speech, quality of life and aesthetics throughout life. Such patients require a combination of braces and false teeth to help restore optimal oral function and aesthetics. In the hospital services, these patients require an MDT approach to overall care, and are therefore seen in joint orthodontic-restorative clinics for finalising a comprehensive oral-health care plan.
Currently, these MDT patients are treated for braces at RWT, however, they are referred to the Birmingham Dental Hospital for their restorative phase at key stages at the start, mid-treatment and after braces are finished. Due to the limited capacity at BDH, currently our patients wait up to 1 year to be seen at the dental hospital for each of these key stages. This significantly affects the patient experience, continuity of care, delays in communication between teams and fragmentation of the oral-health care pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a recognised Cancer Centre providing comprehensive Head and Neck services (including major reconstruction with free flaps) under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. These services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, MacMillan Cancer Support, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Palliative and Hospice care, highly skilled Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team and the appointment of Consultant in Restorative Dentistry will ensure that our patients will receive perioperative care and oral rehabilitation of the highest standard.
Orthodontic Department
The Orthodontic service at New Cross A23 receives about 500+ complex orthodontic referrals from Wolverhampton and Black country region, and about 20% of these falls in the complex treatment category of IOTN 4h & 5h (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) on the national orthodontic commissioning criteria. This NHS category applies to children and adults who are missing adult teeth by birth (hypodontia), and therefore suffer with high negative impact on chewing function, speech, quality of life and aesthetics throughout life. Such patients require a combination of braces and false teeth to help restore optimal oral function and aesthetics. In the hospital services, these patients require an MDT approach to overall care, and are therefore seen in joint orthodontic-restorative clinics for finalising a comprehensive oral-health care plan.
Currently, these MDT patients are treated for braces at RWT, however, they are referred to the Birmingham Dental Hospital for their restorative phase at key stages at the start, mid-treatment and after braces are finished. Due to the limited capacity at BDH, currently our patients wait up to 1 year to be seen at the dental hospital for each of these key stages. This significantly affects the patient experience, continuity of care, delays in communication between teams and fragmentation of the oral-health care pathway.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council
- Possession of a CCST in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of attainment
- Experience in the multidisciplinary management of Restorative Patients
- Experience in prosthodontics, endontics, and preodontics
Desirable
- On Restorative Dentistry Specialist list of UK General Dental Council
- Other qualification in Restorative Dentistry e.g M Pros Msc, Professional Doctorate
- Teaching Specialist Restorative Dentistry at National and International level
- Clinical leadership experience in Restorative Dentistry
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council
- Possession of a CCST in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of attainment
- Experience in the multidisciplinary management of Restorative Patients
- Experience in prosthodontics, endontics, and preodontics
Desirable
- On Restorative Dentistry Specialist list of UK General Dental Council
- Other qualification in Restorative Dentistry e.g M Pros Msc, Professional Doctorate
- Teaching Specialist Restorative Dentistry at National and International level
- Clinical leadership experience in Restorative Dentistry
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).
