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 by the Leeds
Dental Institute in partnership with the School of Dentistry at the University
of Leeds reflecting the key role of education in workforce professional
development for students and registrants.
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.
Main duties of the job
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:
Transforming Oral Medicine Care
Why and How
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Friday 17 January 2025
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 billion. Our 17,000 staff
ensure that every year we see and treat 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 this post, this is a 1.0 wte 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. There will be an emphasis on service, education and leadership development through multi-disciplinary working. The appointee will be encouraged to develop an area of specialist practice over time.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 The post is an appointment for an Oral Medicine Consultant with the objectives:
- Deliver a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service across the breadth of specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral Medicine specialists.
2. Have an important role in education and workforce development.
3. Have a commitment to personal development aligned with the priorities of the Oral Medicine team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, this is a 1.0 wte 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. There will be an emphasis on service, education and leadership development through multi-disciplinary working. The appointee will be encouraged to develop an area of specialist practice over time.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 The post is an appointment for an Oral Medicine Consultant with the objectives:
- Deliver a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service across the breadth of specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral Medicine specialists.
2. Have an important role in education and workforce development.
3. Have a commitment to personal development aligned with the priorities of the Oral Medicine team.
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.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment.
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview). YOUR GDC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLCATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Medical degree.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
- Full registration with the GMC (with a licence to practise).
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *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 via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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.
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment.
- On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview). YOUR GDC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLCATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Medical degree.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
- Full registration with the GMC (with a licence to practise).
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *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 via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
