Job summary
This is a substantive 8 PA role. The post holder will be part of the Dental and Maxillofacial Department in the Sight & Sound Division. Flexible working and job share will be considered.
The department provides Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and Paediatric and Restorative Dentistry within the Trust. Paediatric Dentistry is provided for children cared for by The North Thames Cleft Lip and Palate Service and the nationally commissioned Craniofacial and Epidermolysis Bullosa Services. In addition, care is provided for children and young people who have complex medical needs that cannot be met outside a tertiary/quaternary children's hospital. Over 5000 patients are seen annually as outpatients within the dental department. The inpatient workload is just under 300 episodes. The department is equipped to provide outpatient treatment under sedation.
The department has approximately 5-6 half day operating lists per week shared between the specialities. Children having dental treatment under general anaesthesia are admitted under a relevant medical team that is responsible for the inpatient medical care. The department may also accommodate requests for ad hoc treatments during general anaesthesia for other procedures.
Enquiries regarding the position should be made to either service manager Anjuna Sahi-Kenny, Service Manager at Anjuna.Sahi-Kenny@gosh.nhs.uk or Simon Critchlow, Clinical Lead for Maxillofacial and Dental specialties at Simon.Critchlow@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include outpatients and inpatient GA treatment lists. Sessions will be dedicated to new patient/review clinics, treatment (with or without inhalation sedation) and theatre lists. The post holder will participate in clinical supervision, support and teaching the junior staff and hygienists.
Specific clinical duties
- To provide comprehensive paediatric dental care for appropriate patients, including treatment under local anaesthesia, inhalation sedation and general anaesthesia on an outpatient and inpatient basis
- Treatment planning within the multidisciplinary team, with particular liaison with maxillofacial surgical and orthodontic colleagues.
- Clinical supervision of visiting trainees
- Attainment of the necessary continuing dental education and professional development criteria.
- The post holder will be expected to work closely with other members of the maxillofacial and dental team and other key professionals, especially medical, surgical and anaesthetic colleagues with a focus on craniofacial, EB, cardiac and oncology teams.
- Assessment and triage of new patient referral letters
- Co-ordinating dental treatment on other operating lists
- Clinical administration - letters and emails
- Liaison with other medical teams and departments to promote good oral health
About us
Our Commitment to You
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at GOSH by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must refer to the full job-description and person specification document for further and more detailed job responsibilities and requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must refer to the full job-description and person specification document for further and more detailed job responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Experience and qualifications in provision of treatment under conscious sedation
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric dentistry for patients with complex clinical needs and medical conditions
- Clinical Governance
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Publications in refereed journals and research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft office.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Experience and qualifications in provision of treatment under conscious sedation
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric dentistry for patients with complex clinical needs and medical conditions
- Clinical Governance
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Publications in refereed journals and research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate, experience of using Microsoft office.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
- Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
