Job summary
These posts are two new 0.6 WTE substantive
Consultant Orthodontic posts within the Leeds Dental Institute. The successful applicants
will join the well-established Orthodontic team and contribute to the clinical
treatment of sleep apnoea cases and of complex orthodontic and multi-disciplinary
cases. With respect to the latter, the postholders will join the craniofacial
or orthognathic team and provide
orthodontic planning and treatment for our cohort of craniofacial and
orthognathic patients. They will also contribute to the maintenance and further
development of excellence in teaching quality including clinical teaching in the
Orthodontic Department at Leeds Dental Institute for undergraduate and
postgraduate students and inspire our students to develop to their full
potential.
The provision of multi-disciplinary care is
enabled due to close working relationships with colleagues in Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, Oral
Surgery and Dental & Maxillofacial Radiology.
The Orthodontic clinic within the Leeds Dental
Institute comprises of a large open clinic with additional consulting
rooms. There is an on-site dental laboratory, and the department is
3-D enabled with intra-oral scanners. Imaging is provided by the Dental &
Maxillofacial Radiology Department which boasts two Ceph machines, two OPT
machines and two Cone Beam CT machines. The Leeds Dental Institute also has an
on-site 3D planning laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The Orthodontic team within the Leeds Dental Institute comprises of five Orthodontic Consultants, two visiting Consultants and one academic, currently seven speciality registrars, two orthodontic therapists and an excellent dental nursing team.
The
successful applicant should possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship
Examination (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of possession of the ISFE 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 Specialist Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in orthodontics with evidence of mature clinical judgement.
A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research
interest is desirable.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Where is the future of secondary care orthodontics
in Leeds heading, and where do you fit in?
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Friday 30 August 2024
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to these posts,
the Leeds
Dental Institute, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (one of the
largest NHS Trusts in the UK), is the largest provider of dental undergraduate
and postgraduate teaching and clinical services in West, North and East
Yorkshire. The Orthodontic Department is looking for
keen and enthusiastic colleagues to join the award-winning team (in the past 15
years Leeds has helped train 5 MOrth Gold Medal winners and 4 winners of the
MOrth Cases Prize) and continue provision of teaching and clinical service to a
high standard.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
contribute to the clinical treatment of complex, multi-disciplinary cases. To
contribute to the maintenance and further development of excellence in teaching
quality including clinical teaching in the Orthodontic Department at Leeds
Dental Institute for postgraduate students. To inspire our students to develop
to their full potential.
2.1
To
deliver care for Orthodontic patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of trainees
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings, and the treatment of sleep apnoea patients
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Leeds Dental Institute and across the trust.
2.3
To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within the Leeds Dental Institute. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the Orthodontic Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to these posts,
the Leeds
Dental Institute, part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (one of the
largest NHS Trusts in the UK), is the largest provider of dental undergraduate
and postgraduate teaching and clinical services in West, North and East
Yorkshire. The Orthodontic Department is looking for
keen and enthusiastic colleagues to join the award-winning team (in the past 15
years Leeds has helped train 5 MOrth Gold Medal winners and 4 winners of the
MOrth Cases Prize) and continue provision of teaching and clinical service to a
high standard.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To
contribute to the clinical treatment of complex, multi-disciplinary cases. To
contribute to the maintenance and further development of excellence in teaching
quality including clinical teaching in the Orthodontic Department at Leeds
Dental Institute for postgraduate students. To inspire our students to develop
to their full potential.
2.1
To
deliver care for Orthodontic patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of trainees
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings, and the treatment of sleep apnoea patients
2.2
To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Leeds Dental Institute and across the trust.
2.3
To contribute to research, teaching and
new developments within the Leeds Dental Institute. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the Orthodontic Department.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Orthodontics.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out dental research relevant to Orthodontics.
- Experience in training undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and clinical governance.
Desirable
- An interest in further involvement in clinical research where opportunities arise.
- Publications in refereed journals.
- Training in teaching.
- Experience of teaching different professional groups.
- Training in appraisal and assessment techniques.
- Evidence of changed practice through clinical audit.
- Experience in developing clinical guidelines and outcome measures.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience and a commitment to patient care in addition to a high level of clinical experience and competence in the treatment of complex, multi-disciplinary orthodontic patients commensurate with stage of career or training if within 6 months of possessing the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in orthodontics possessing or being within 6 months of possessing the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics.
-
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- * Hold full GDC Registration with a license to practice.
- * Entry on the GDC Specialist Register - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful applicant should possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of possession of the ISFE 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 Specialist Register.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GDC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Prizes/awards/distinctions.
- Possession of a higher degree in Orthodontics (eg. MSc, MClinDent, MPhil etc.)
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Orthodontics.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out dental research relevant to Orthodontics.
- Experience in training undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and clinical governance.
Desirable
- An interest in further involvement in clinical research where opportunities arise.
- Publications in refereed journals.
- Training in teaching.
- Experience of teaching different professional groups.
- Training in appraisal and assessment techniques.
- Evidence of changed practice through clinical audit.
- Experience in developing clinical guidelines and outcome measures.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate previous experience and a commitment to patient care in addition to a high level of clinical experience and competence in the treatment of complex, multi-disciplinary orthodontic patients commensurate with stage of career or training if within 6 months of possessing the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training in orthodontics possessing or being within 6 months of possessing the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics.
-
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- * Hold full GDC Registration with a license to practice.
- * Entry on the GDC Specialist Register - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful applicant should possess the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of possession of the ISFE 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 Specialist Register.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GDC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Prizes/awards/distinctions.
- Possession of a higher degree in Orthodontics (eg. MSc, MClinDent, MPhil etc.)
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).
