Job summary
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a fixed-term Leadership Development post with clinical experience in Special Care Dentistry in conjunction with Kings College London and NHS-Midlands (WT&E). This post has been specifically created with the primary objective of encouraging the development of leadership skills and supporting your role as a future leader.
This innovative post will develop an understanding of research and NHS leadership. Project supervision and 1:1 support will be provided by an assigned mentor for the duration of the programme. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated, professional in the early years of their career to work in a supportive and structured environment.
We recognise the importance of maintaining clinical skills. Applicants for the post will therefore be supported to develop their experience within 4 sessions of clinical activity in Special Care Dentistry within a Community Dental Service with sometime spent working within a secure setting. The role is based at St Andrews Hospital and St James Clinic in Northamptonshire.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be involved in a selection of the following Leadership/research activities: -
- To introduce an Oral Health Needs Assessment for in-patient mental health secure setting in Midlands to devise appropriate care pathways to address their needs locally.
- Evaluate the project's impact on the patients (oral health care needs, quality of life), the oral health care team and other health care professionals.
- To identify educational resources needed for health care professionals (to be delivered by the oral health care team) by taking a holistic approach to address the patients' needs and common risk factors that has an impact on the patients.
- Explore the requirements, opportunities, and training potential of delivering this service model for in-patient secure settings in other parts of the Midland's region
The structure of the post will be: -
- 2 days per week working clinically between St Andrews Healthcare as well as from St James clinic in Northampton or Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough (Wednesday and Thursday).
- 5 days a week the Fellow will be working on the Secure Setting Oral Health Needs project under the guidance/support of Dr Heidari (Monday, Tuesday and Friday pm)
- 5 days per week (Friday mornings) are dedicated to protected personal development time - there is a monthly study club and coaching session organised by NHSE
About us
The Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's is the largest dental school in the UK, and is ranked first in the UK (QS World Rankings 2021). We strive to deliver research-enhanced and innovative training with a high level of clinical experience at Guy's & St Thomas' and King's College Hospitals and NHFT is a health and wellbeing organisation we are dedicated to continually innovateand strive to make a differenceto our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be involved in a selection of the following Leadership/research activities: -
- To introduce an Oral Health Needs Assessment for in-patient mental health secure setting in Midlands to devise appropriate care pathways to address their needs locally.
- Evaluate the projects impact on the patients (oral health care needs, quality of life), the oral health care team and other health care professionals.
- To identify educational resources needed for health care professionals (to be delivered by the oral health care team) by taking a holistic approach to address the patients needs and common risk factors that has an impact on the patients.
- Explore the requirements, opportunities, and training potential of delivering this service model for in-patient secure settings in other parts of the Midlands region
The structure of the post will be: -
- 2 days per week working clinically between St Andrews Healthcare as well as from St James clinic in Northampton or Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough (Wednesday and Thursday).
- 5 days a week the Fellow will be working on the Secure Setting Oral Health Needs project under the guidance/support of Dr Heidari (Monday, Tuesday and Friday pm)
- 5 days per week (Friday mornings) are dedicated to protected personal development time there is a monthly study club and coaching session organised by NHSE
The timetable will have some flexibility to allow attendance at specific meetings, which may include evenings. Fellows will be invited to attend a selection of study days and networking events by NHSE Midlands (WT&E). To maximise learning the successful candidate will be expected to attend the majority of meetings, although adequate compensation will be incorporated into the timetable so that working hours would normally be 40 per week.
Fellows are expected to actively engage in the Dental Leadership Fellows Alumni, supporting and mentoring future fellows. This Fellowship is not a recognised training post and does not have a national training number. The Fellow will submit quarterly update reports and deliver an end of presentation summarising key
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be involved in a selection of the following Leadership/research activities: -
- To introduce an Oral Health Needs Assessment for in-patient mental health secure setting in Midlands to devise appropriate care pathways to address their needs locally.
- Evaluate the projects impact on the patients (oral health care needs, quality of life), the oral health care team and other health care professionals.
- To identify educational resources needed for health care professionals (to be delivered by the oral health care team) by taking a holistic approach to address the patients needs and common risk factors that has an impact on the patients.
- Explore the requirements, opportunities, and training potential of delivering this service model for in-patient secure settings in other parts of the Midlands region
The structure of the post will be: -
- 2 days per week working clinically between St Andrews Healthcare as well as from St James clinic in Northampton or Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough (Wednesday and Thursday).
- 5 days a week the Fellow will be working on the Secure Setting Oral Health Needs project under the guidance/support of Dr Heidari (Monday, Tuesday and Friday pm)
- 5 days per week (Friday mornings) are dedicated to protected personal development time there is a monthly study club and coaching session organised by NHSE
The timetable will have some flexibility to allow attendance at specific meetings, which may include evenings. Fellows will be invited to attend a selection of study days and networking events by NHSE Midlands (WT&E). To maximise learning the successful candidate will be expected to attend the majority of meetings, although adequate compensation will be incorporated into the timetable so that working hours would normally be 40 per week.
Fellows are expected to actively engage in the Dental Leadership Fellows Alumni, supporting and mentoring future fellows. This Fellowship is not a recognised training post and does not have a national training number. The Fellow will submit quarterly update reports and deliver an end of presentation summarising key
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- oAt least three years experience of delivering NHS Services
- oEligible to work in the UK
Eligibility
Essential
- oMinimum of three years post registration experience in clinical dentistry
Desirable
- oIntercalated degree, BSc, BA, MFDS, MJDF, Masters, MBA, PhD or PGCert
- oExperience of project and programme management techniques and tools
Fitness to practice
Essential
- oRegistered and in good standing with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- oUp to date evidence of Continuing Professional Development and PDP
Qualifications
Essential
- oBatchelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS) or nationally recognised equivalent
- oInclusion on, or eligibility for inclusion on, National Dental Performer List
- oEffective language skills to ILETS 7.5
- oDemonstrable skills in both written and spoken English to enable excellent and effective communication
Career Progression
Essential
- obe able to provide complete details of their employment history, including employment gaps
- ohave appropriate evidence that their experience, training and performance are adequate and appropriate to take on a leadership role
- odemonstrate commitment to developing a clinical career within the NHS
Academic/ Professional/Clinical
Essential
- oKnowledge of specialist healthcare delivery.
- oAble to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- oUnderstanding of variations in dental health in the community with reference to clients with additional needs and those from aeras of social deprivation
- oAbility to prioritise clinical need and ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- oShows awareness of own limitations
- oDemonstrates experience and understanding of special care dentistry
- oUnderstands functions of the Salaried Primary care dental service
Desirable
- oAcademic prizes, distinctions, honours degree
- oExperience of working in Salaried Dental Service
- oKnowledge and experience of behavioural management techniques including conscious sedation and GA
Innovation and Management
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in leadership and management, with reflection on personal impact
- oHas read and can discuss GDC Standards
- oEvidence of planning and delivering projects within appropriate timeframes
- oAbility to work without supervision, working to tight and often challenging time scales
- oClarity of thought and expression
- oAbility to adopt and adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- oGood presentation skills for conveying complex subject matter
- oAbility to use informed persuasion to influence others; listen; build rapport and negotiate
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues arising and create solutions to mitigate these
Desirable
- oEvidence of organisational skills
- oAbility to work effectively with stakeholder organisations
- oUnderstand the need for strategic change
- oExperience of presenting complex information in a concise manner
- oAppreciation of the working of the Dental Professional Networks and the Managed Clinical Networks
- oDemonstrates appropriate technology skills, including Microsoft Office
- oEvidence of thoroughness, well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oShows initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- oCommitment to quality outcomes
- oAble to make a connection between the healthcare service they provide and the benefits to patients and the wider public
- oWorks well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, gets involved, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- oConsistently seeks to improve, look for successful methods of working and seeks out innovation
- oActively seeks and acts on feedback
- oCopes with pressure and manages uncertainty, demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- oAbility to embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
- oValues diversity and difference and will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- oExcellent communication Skills Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- oEmpathy and Sensitivity Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for working in the field of special care dentistry Capacity to take in other's perspective and treat others with understanding: sees patients as people
Person Specification
Application
Essential
- oAt least three years experience of delivering NHS Services
- oEligible to work in the UK
Eligibility
Essential
- oMinimum of three years post registration experience in clinical dentistry
Desirable
- oIntercalated degree, BSc, BA, MFDS, MJDF, Masters, MBA, PhD or PGCert
- oExperience of project and programme management techniques and tools
Fitness to practice
Essential
- oRegistered and in good standing with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- oUp to date evidence of Continuing Professional Development and PDP
Qualifications
Essential
- oBatchelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS) or nationally recognised equivalent
- oInclusion on, or eligibility for inclusion on, National Dental Performer List
- oEffective language skills to ILETS 7.5
- oDemonstrable skills in both written and spoken English to enable excellent and effective communication
Career Progression
Essential
- obe able to provide complete details of their employment history, including employment gaps
- ohave appropriate evidence that their experience, training and performance are adequate and appropriate to take on a leadership role
- odemonstrate commitment to developing a clinical career within the NHS
Academic/ Professional/Clinical
Essential
- oKnowledge of specialist healthcare delivery.
- oAble to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- oUnderstanding of variations in dental health in the community with reference to clients with additional needs and those from aeras of social deprivation
- oAbility to prioritise clinical need and ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- oShows awareness of own limitations
- oDemonstrates experience and understanding of special care dentistry
- oUnderstands functions of the Salaried Primary care dental service
Desirable
- oAcademic prizes, distinctions, honours degree
- oExperience of working in Salaried Dental Service
- oKnowledge and experience of behavioural management techniques including conscious sedation and GA
Innovation and Management
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in leadership and management, with reflection on personal impact
- oHas read and can discuss GDC Standards
- oEvidence of planning and delivering projects within appropriate timeframes
- oAbility to work without supervision, working to tight and often challenging time scales
- oClarity of thought and expression
- oAbility to adopt and adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- oGood presentation skills for conveying complex subject matter
- oAbility to use informed persuasion to influence others; listen; build rapport and negotiate
- oAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues arising and create solutions to mitigate these
Desirable
- oEvidence of organisational skills
- oAbility to work effectively with stakeholder organisations
- oUnderstand the need for strategic change
- oExperience of presenting complex information in a concise manner
- oAppreciation of the working of the Dental Professional Networks and the Managed Clinical Networks
- oDemonstrates appropriate technology skills, including Microsoft Office
- oEvidence of thoroughness, well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oShows initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- oCommitment to quality outcomes
- oAble to make a connection between the healthcare service they provide and the benefits to patients and the wider public
- oWorks well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, gets involved, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- oConsistently seeks to improve, look for successful methods of working and seeks out innovation
- oActively seeks and acts on feedback
- oCopes with pressure and manages uncertainty, demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- oAbility to embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
- oValues diversity and difference and will consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- oExcellent communication Skills Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- oEmpathy and Sensitivity Demonstrates an interest in and empathy for working in the field of special care dentistry Capacity to take in other's perspective and treat others with understanding: sees patients as people
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
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).
