Job summary
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals to our Oral Surgery team as a 5programmed activity (PA) Locum Consultant. The Oral Surgery team forms part of the Dental Networked Services at Barts Health. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking for a challenging opportunity to develop their existing skills, and to provide a first-class service to patients. The role is very busy and will include outpatient management, local and general anaesthetic treatment lists, management of theatre cases (including relevant ward, discharge and post-operative management), supporting service colleagues with management of 18-week RTT , managing clinical governance processes as required within the oral surgery department, delivery of service improvements and planning with operational and nursing colleagues and working closely with senior colleagues and clinicians to deliver exemplary care for our patients.
The role will be based across the Royal London Dental Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
The Royal London Dental Hospitals offers a range of specialist Level 3 dental, ophthalmology and oral and maxillofacial services to North-East London. The OMFS team offer specialist trauma, TMJ, orthognathic, soft tissue and salivary gland services.
Main duties of the job
Provide exemplary patient care in line with professional standards.
Lead, manage and supervise outpatient clinics and treatment lists, management of inpatients and surgical cases.
Work closely with operational and nursing colleagues to deliver patient care in line with national referral to treatment (RTT) and urgent suspected cancer targets.
Development of sub-specialty interest in line with service requirements.
To be involved in departmental research.
To participate in the audit of patient services and to assist them in the direction and management of patient services.
To use resources at their disposal with due regard to care, safety and appropriateness.
To respond to and manage clinical incidents and complaints in line with clinical governance policies and procedures.
About us
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.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) with licence to practice
- Entry on GDC Oral Surgery specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months)
- Up to date logbook
Desirable
- FDS (Oral Surgery) or Equivalent
- Membership in Oral Surgery (MOralSurg) or equivalent
- ISFE OS (Intercollegiate Surgical Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery)
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons (MFDS) or equivalent
- Diploma in Conscious sedation
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in General and Paediatric Oral Surgery
- Training and experience in use of Sedation as part of oral surgery practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable Sub Speciality interest e.g. management of medically compromised patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS including financial and operational pressures
- Understanding of national waiting time targets
Skills
Essential
- Change Management and Quality Improvement
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Interest in research, with evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Teaching and Leadership
Desirable
- People Management
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Other
Essential
- Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages.
- Communication skills
- Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) with licence to practice
- Entry on GDC Oral Surgery specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months)
- Up to date logbook
Desirable
- FDS (Oral Surgery) or Equivalent
- Membership in Oral Surgery (MOralSurg) or equivalent
- ISFE OS (Intercollegiate Surgical Fellowship Examination in Oral Surgery)
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons (MFDS) or equivalent
- Diploma in Conscious sedation
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in General and Paediatric Oral Surgery
- Training and experience in use of Sedation as part of oral surgery practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable Sub Speciality interest e.g. management of medically compromised patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS including financial and operational pressures
- Understanding of national waiting time targets
Skills
Essential
- Change Management and Quality Improvement
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Interest in research, with evidence of peer reviewed publications
- Teaching and Leadership
Desirable
- People Management
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Other
Essential
- Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages.
- Communication skills
- Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines
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).
