Job summary
This is a new associate specialist / senior speciality doctor post based within The Dental Hospital site at Whitechapel. The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for Oral Medicine patients and to provide and develop clinical services for Barts Health NHS Trust patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having some commitment to the teaching and training of junior staff.
Major areas of Oral Medicine at RLH Hospital include out-patient services and contributing to the management of in patients when requested by medical teams. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
Main duties of the job
Together with the other members of the Oral medicine Team, to provide a service for out- patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Provide advice and care for in patients at BH NHS Trust when asked for by Medical specialities
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant
To contribute to clinical governance initiatives.
To contribute to the Audit Programme.
To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Oral Medicine services.
To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
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
The post will be based mainly at the Dental Hospital and the proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
The provision of a first class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
If interested sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with QMUL
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based mainly at the Dental Hospital and the proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
The provision of a first class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
If interested sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with QMUL
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Desirable
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- At least 3 years experience of independent practice in delivery and clinical supervision in Oral medicine
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine.
Registration
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine.
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Member of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Current holder of an NHS or Honorary contract in Oral Medicine
Training and Experience
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in Oral Medicine. Or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Oral Medicine services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research relevant to Oral Medicine
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Familiar with Dental information systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, Reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance and maintenance of Local Uniform Code
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Barts Health Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Barts Health Values
- Commitment to uphold Barts Health Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
Desirable
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- At least 3 years experience of independent practice in delivery and clinical supervision in Oral medicine
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine.
Registration
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Medicine.
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Member of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Current holder of an NHS or Honorary contract in Oral Medicine
Training and Experience
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in Oral Medicine. Or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Oral Medicine services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Research relevant to Oral Medicine
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Familiar with Dental information systems
Personal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, Reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance and maintenance of Local Uniform Code
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post-graduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Barts Health Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Barts Health Values
- Commitment to uphold Barts Health Values
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).
