Job summary
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry
Leeds Dental Institute
Closing Date: 2nd June 2023
Provisional interview date: 26th June 2023
Applicants are sought for two 10PA appointments as Fixed Term Specialty Dentists in Paediatric Dentistry. These posts will be available from 1st September 2023. These are 1-year fixed term posts.
Each post will deliver 10PAs supporting the Paediatric Dentistry Team. The post-holder will provide specialised dental care to patients within LDI as directed and supported by the consultant team. There may be opportunities to contribute to the development of the service at LDI.
The posts will be based at the Leeds Dental Institute, but may involve some travel to other LTHT sites.
Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Dentistry. A commitment to, and experience of undergraduate teaching, and a research interest, are all desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Miss Rosemary Bryan
Lead Clinician and Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
Tel: 0113 34 31185
Email: rosemary.bryan@nhs.net
Mr Richard Agyekum-Sakyi
General Manager
Tel: 0113 34 36201
Email: Richard.agyekum-sakyi@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Within the 1 year fixed term speciality dentist role the candidate will provide specialised dental care to patients within LDI paediatrics dentistry team as directed and supported by the consultant team.
The key objectives of this post are to support the Specialist service in Paediatric Dentistry based at Leeds Dental Institute to enable local and national waiting time targets to be met. This is particularly focused on the need to have sufficient capacity to ensure patients in are seen in a timely manner.
The SD will be required to participate in the clinical audit of departmental work.
The SD may contribute to the teaching of dental under graduates, hygiene and therapy students, as the need arises.
About us
Leeds Dental Institute (LDI)
The Dental Institute, established on 1 April 1992, integrated the Dental Hospital at Leeds and the University of Leeds, School of Dentistry.
The Dental Hospital is situated on the ground floor of the Worsley Medical and Dental building which also accommodates the Dental School, the Medical School and the University of Leeds Health Sciences Library. It is situated on the southern side of the University campus half a mile from the city centre.
Since 2003, the LDI has been undertaking a period of rapid expansion and transformation. Outreach teaching clinics have been established in Bradford, Leeds and Hull. An ambitious refurbishment of the main LDI clinical areas was completed in 2012. Training of the dental team includes not only Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental programmes, but also education for Dental Nurses, Dental technicians, Dental hygienists and therapists offering vital team working experience.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This 1-year fixed term position has been created to increase the capacity within the Leeds Dental Institute to meet the current demands on our specialist Paediatric Dentistry service. The Leeds Dental Institute is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and appropriately trained specialty dentists (SD) to this post for 12 months.
Applicants shall have completed 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate hospital experience in the field of childrens dentistry.
Applicants shall have adequate experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning clinics and the provision of paediatric dentistry within the secondary care system.
It is desirable (but not essential) for applicants to have completed Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent and be on the GDC Paediatric Dentistry Specialist register.
Also see Job Description & Person Specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This 1-year fixed term position has been created to increase the capacity within the Leeds Dental Institute to meet the current demands on our specialist Paediatric Dentistry service. The Leeds Dental Institute is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and appropriately trained specialty dentists (SD) to this post for 12 months.
Applicants shall have completed 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate hospital experience in the field of childrens dentistry.
Applicants shall have adequate experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning clinics and the provision of paediatric dentistry within the secondary care system.
It is desirable (but not essential) for applicants to have completed Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent and be on the GDC Paediatric Dentistry Specialist register.
Also see Job Description & Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see spec)
- Meets professional health requirements
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of training or relevant experience in the field of Paediatric Dentistry
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS / BChD or equivalent dental qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC as a dentist.
- Applicants shall have completed 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration (see person spec)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Significant experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, and the provision of Paediatric Dentistry within the secondary care system
Desirable
- Additional degree/diploma (e.g. M Clin.Dent.MSc)
- Specialist registration with the GDC in Paediatric Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Specialty knowledge exam (see person spec)
- Completion of Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. (see person spec)
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see spec).
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Specialty knowledge exam (see person spec)
- Completion of Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Other criteria
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confi
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see spec)
- Meets professional health requirements
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Evidence of training or relevant experience in the field of Paediatric Dentistry
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS / BChD or equivalent dental qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC as a dentist.
- Applicants shall have completed 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration (see person spec)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Significant experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, and the provision of Paediatric Dentistry within the secondary care system
Desirable
- Additional degree/diploma (e.g. M Clin.Dent.MSc)
- Specialist registration with the GDC in Paediatric Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Specialty knowledge exam (see person spec)
- Completion of Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. (see person spec)
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see spec).
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Specialty knowledge exam (see person spec)
- Completion of Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
Other criteria
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confi
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
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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).
