Job summary
This is a Locum Consultant 6PA role and 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 with a minimum commitment of one day per week.
The department provides maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic services and paediatric and restorative dentistry within the trust. Paediatric dental services are 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, usually already known to the Trust, 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 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. In addition, the department tries to accommodate requests for ad hoc treatments or piggyback procedures during general anaesthesia for other procedures.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties include outpatients and occasional inpatient GA treatment. 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, therapists and hygienists.
Specific clinical duties
- To provide comprehensive restorative dental care for appropriate patients, including on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
- Treatment planning within the multidisciplinary team, with particular liaison with maxillofacial surgical and orthodontic colleagues.
- Provision of obturator prostheses, speech prosthetics and nasal obturators.
- 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 cleft and craniofacial teams.
- Assessment and triage of new patient referral letters.
- Clinical administration - letters and emails.
- Liaison with other medical teams and departments to promote good oral health.
About us
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 Great Ormond Street Hospital 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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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)
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
- Clinical master's degree e.g MClinDent, MSc
Desirable
- On the GDC Specialist List in Restorative Dentistry
- Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry, or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Restorative 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
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Previous role/experience working in a Cleft or Craniofacial team
- Publications in refereed journals and research relevant to Restorative Dentistry
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
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- 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)
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry, or equivalent, before commencing consultant post
- Clinical master's degree e.g MClinDent, MSc
Desirable
- On the GDC Specialist List in Restorative Dentistry
- Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry, or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Restorative 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
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Previous role/experience working in a Cleft or Craniofacial team
- Publications in refereed journals and research relevant to Restorative Dentistry
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 Sick Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
