Job summary
This
is an opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team with a shared vision of
improving standards of Oral Medicine care.
This newly established 10 PA post reflects the need to develop and
enhance secondary and tertiary Oral Medicine services in Leeds and surrounding
areas. The post is offered in
partnership with the School of Dentistry reflecting the key role of education
in workforce professional development for students and registrants.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 6
September 2023
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant must hold full
registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) and be on the Specialist
list for Oral Medicine or
within 6 months of CCST at the time of interview, if currently within a
training programme within the UK. In
accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of
doctors must be on the GDC Specialist List at the point of taking up the post.
A commitment to teaching and training the workforce
is essential. The role will include opportunities to work within a team to
develop quality improvement and leadership skills.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10 minute presentation on:
Raising Standards of Oral
Medicine Care
About us
In relation to this post,
this is a new full-time 10 sessions per week post created to join the team and
work within an exciting and dynamic environment. The role will primarily be based at the Leeds
Dental Institute (LDI) with flexibility required to deliver care at other LTHT
sites including Wharfedale Hospital in Otley.
There will be an emphasis on service, education and leadership
development through multi-disciplinary working as the MCN approach in Yorkshire
& the Humber develops. The appointee
will be encouraged to develop an area of specialist practice over time.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The appointee will:
Deliver a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service
across the breadth of specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral
Medicine specialists.
Have an important role in education and workforce
development informed by insight from the regional MCN and more widely.
Have a commitment to personal development aligned with
the priorities of the Oral Medicine team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust expects consultants to
deliver clinical service as agreed with commissioners and other
stakeholders. This will include:
meeting the objectives of the post (see above)
continuously improving the quality and efficiency of
personal and team practice
working with other staff and teams to ensure that the
various criteria for service delivery are met, such as
o
achieving the best clinical outcomes within the
resources available
o
waiting times
o
infection control standards
Consultants in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician
working in conjunction with a Business Manager. This specialty team is
then managed alongside a number of other specialties in a Clinical Service (or
Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical Director as the responsible person and
supported by a full time General Manager and a full time Head of Nursing.
The Clinical Director
and their team report operationally to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The
Clinical Director will work closely with the Chief Operating Officers team
which includes two Medical Directors for Operations, Nurse Directors for
Operations, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Directors of Operations
(ADOs) and a Performance Team, with each ADO aligned to specific CSUs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust expects consultants to
deliver clinical service as agreed with commissioners and other
stakeholders. This will include:
meeting the objectives of the post (see above)
continuously improving the quality and efficiency of
personal and team practice
working with other staff and teams to ensure that the
various criteria for service delivery are met, such as
o
achieving the best clinical outcomes within the
resources available
o
waiting times
o
infection control standards
Consultants in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician
working in conjunction with a Business Manager. This specialty team is
then managed alongside a number of other specialties in a Clinical Service (or
Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical Director as the responsible person and
supported by a full time General Manager and a full time Head of Nursing.
The Clinical Director
and their team report operationally to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The
Clinical Director will work closely with the Chief Operating Officers team
which includes two Medical Directors for Operations, Nurse Directors for
Operations, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Directors of Operations
(ADOs) and a Performance Team, with each ADO aligned to specific CSUs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS, BChD or equivalent (registrable dental degree).
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent before commencing the post
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) (or eligible for full registration before starting the post)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview)
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GDC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
Desirable
- Medical degree.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
Quality Improvement & Management
Essential
- Effective participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of quality improvement.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Recognised quality improvement course or qualification.
- Involvement in multi-centre audit.
- Involvement in other quality improvement initiatives.
- Recognised management course or qualification.
- Willingness to be involved in management of a clinical service.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Experience of teaching and training of undergraduate students and others to an appropriate level.
- A commitment to student education that delivers an excellent student experience, and an ability to lead the development of educational programmes and/or a portfolio of modules.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical/dental research.
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Significant experience of teaching effectively at all levels within higher education, including module and programme design, review and development Knowledge, awareness, and experience, of the potential of current educational technological advances.
- Teaching qualification or experience, at least meeting standard for Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority or similar.
- A record of securing funding for teaching, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange.
- A record of research outputs as a single or main author of publications of internationally excellent quality in teaching and scholarship.
- Educational award nomination or success.
- Significant experience of teaching effectively at all levels within higher education, including module and programme design, review and development Knowledge, awareness, and experience, of the potential of current educational technological advances.
Further Requirements
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS, BChD or equivalent (registrable dental degree).
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent before commencing the post
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) (or eligible for full registration before starting the post)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview)
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
- YOU MUST STATE YOUR GDC NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
Desirable
- Medical degree.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
Quality Improvement & Management
Essential
- Effective participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of quality improvement.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Recognised quality improvement course or qualification.
- Involvement in multi-centre audit.
- Involvement in other quality improvement initiatives.
- Recognised management course or qualification.
- Willingness to be involved in management of a clinical service.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Training, Research & Teaching
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Experience of teaching and training of undergraduate students and others to an appropriate level.
- A commitment to student education that delivers an excellent student experience, and an ability to lead the development of educational programmes and/or a portfolio of modules.
Desirable
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical/dental research.
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Significant experience of teaching effectively at all levels within higher education, including module and programme design, review and development Knowledge, awareness, and experience, of the potential of current educational technological advances.
- Teaching qualification or experience, at least meeting standard for Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority or similar.
- A record of securing funding for teaching, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange.
- A record of research outputs as a single or main author of publications of internationally excellent quality in teaching and scholarship.
- Educational award nomination or success.
- Significant experience of teaching effectively at all levels within higher education, including module and programme design, review and development Knowledge, awareness, and experience, of the potential of current educational technological advances.
Further Requirements
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards/Good Medical Practice).
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).
