Job summary
We are currently seeking a specialty doctor/dentist to join our friendly and innovative Oral Medicine Department for 40 hours per week on a 12 month fixed-term contract, based at The Royal London Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Oral medicine clinics, alongside the consultants.
This post will be ideal for those who have completed at least and preferably more two years full-time service since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a DFY2/FY2 or a higher grade in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The post-holder forms part of a team of 4 Consultants supported by 3 Specialty Doctors, 2 NIHR trainee's and Trust grade DCT1/2.
There is an established nursing team, led by a Nurse Floor manager and Nurse Lead and recent recruitment of a Dysplasia CNS.
The service is also supported by an experienced Service Manager and Service Delivery Manager, Senior PCC and you will have a nominated secretary.
Main duties of the job
- To attend Oral Medicine clinics and ensure that the care for patients is of a high standard, under the direction and guidance of the Consultants/Specialty Doctor in Oral Medicine. This may involve attending wards to see inpatients admitted to the Royal London Hospital
- To be involved in the Departmental research activity as appropriate to grade
- To participate in the audit of patient services and to contribute appropriate to the grade
- To undertake other duties from time-to-time at the discretion of the Consultants
- To assist the Consultants in their absence, supporting Junior Dentists (DCT1), caring for patients.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department
- To use the local patient / department / audit and resource management system as well as informing reception and the secretaries of any issues related to patient care that require entry to the PAS system
- To dictate letters on G2 and produce reports required in the delivery of patient care
- To keep comprehensive and contemporaneous records as directed by the Consultants and Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department
- To use the local patient / department / audit and resource management system as well as informing reception and the secretaries of any issues related to patient care that require entry to the PAS system
- To dictate letters on G2 and produce reports required in the delivery of patient care
- To keep comprehensive and contemporaneous records as directed by the Consultants and Trust.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council, and General Medical Council if additionally medically qualified.
- Have completed at least two years full-time service since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a DFY2 in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS), or equivalent
- Distinctions and prizes in undergraduate education
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of vocational and general professional training up to DFY2
Skills
Essential
- Experience in range of clinical procedures in Oral Medicine including biopsy and venepuncture.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with GDPs, GPs, Consultants and other professionals in hospital and community.
- Effective participation in audit
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Flexible and co-operative with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience & management of oral medicine patients with systemic disease
- IT skills including MS office applications, web skills, etc
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with undergraduate teaching
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council, and General Medical Council if additionally medically qualified.
- Have completed at least two years full-time service since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a DFY2 in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS), or equivalent
- Distinctions and prizes in undergraduate education
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of vocational and general professional training up to DFY2
Skills
Essential
- Experience in range of clinical procedures in Oral Medicine including biopsy and venepuncture.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with GDPs, GPs, Consultants and other professionals in hospital and community.
- Effective participation in audit
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Flexible and co-operative with colleagues
Desirable
- Experience & management of oral medicine patients with systemic disease
- IT skills including MS office applications, web skills, etc
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in Undergraduate Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of assisting with undergraduate teaching
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
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).
