Job summary
Applications are invited for a part-time Specialty Doctor in Periodontology to start at the earliest opportunity. This is a substantive part time 3.5 sessions appointment to support provision of personal patient care with a teaching and training component of specialty trainees in Periodontology.
The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join an established team in providing a wide range of periodontal services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in postgraduate teaching and training.
Candidates should ideally be on the Specialist Register in Periodontology. Applicants must have experience of teaching and supervising trainees undertaking surgical procedures.
Main duties of the job
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Periodontology. The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
The post is 3.5 sessions on Thursday/Friday (with flexibility), inclusive, in the Department of Restorative Dentistry in Periodontology Unit at the Eastman Dental Hospital (RNTNE and ED Hospitals, UCLH).
The post-holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. He/she will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Periodontology. The post-holder should demonstrate a high-quality approach to patient management. As the post-holder will be an integral part of the departmental team, the ability to lead and work as a team member is essential.
Participation in issues such as clinical effectiveness relating to patient management is essential as well as sharing in the administrative tasks in the Department and Division. He/she will be expected to work closely with the Clinical Lead. The post-holder will be expected to undertake mandatory training in line with the requirements of the Department and the Trust.
It is anticipated that the successful candidates will take up their appointment at the earliest opportunity.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC's Specialist Register for Periodontics within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry and/or in Periodontology or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Periodontics at date of AAC or within 6 months[interview]
- NB: Non UK trained doctors should be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Periodontics at start of appointment
- BDS or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems across the interface within restorative dentistry and other disciplines in dentistry including implantology.
- Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both non-surgical and surgical in the field of Periodontology.
- Proficient and competent in executing advanced surgical procedures in periodontology and implantology including bone grafting and sinus lift
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to diagnose patients with advanced needs which interface with other disciplines.
- Able to manage and treat patients with advanced periodontal disease including those with restorative treatment needs.
- Be able to undertake advanced periodontal surgical procedures including mucogingival surgery and regenerative surgery
- Be able to undertake advanced surgical procedures in relation to dental implants
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theoretical basis of Periodontics including dental implants and its manifestation clinically
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Application and analysis including self-reflective practice on treatment outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the periodontal and implant interface and its relevance to treatment outcomes
Audit
Essential
- Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical governance
Management, Administration & IT
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Understanding data reporting and its relevance.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and protocols related to pandemic crisis
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
- Understanding of patient pathways
- Managing waiting lists and RTT
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature Critically
- Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
- Publications in refereed Journals
Desirable
- Research relevant to Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff
- Understanding and experience of clinical supervision of complex surgical procedures
- Compliance with the 7 professional domains for Educational and Clinical supervisors
Desirable
- Completion of a training course
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC's Specialist Register for Periodontics within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry and/or in Periodontology or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Periodontics at date of AAC or within 6 months[interview]
- NB: Non UK trained doctors should be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Periodontics at start of appointment
- BDS or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems across the interface within restorative dentistry and other disciplines in dentistry including implantology.
- Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both non-surgical and surgical in the field of Periodontology.
- Proficient and competent in executing advanced surgical procedures in periodontology and implantology including bone grafting and sinus lift
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to diagnose patients with advanced needs which interface with other disciplines.
- Able to manage and treat patients with advanced periodontal disease including those with restorative treatment needs.
- Be able to undertake advanced periodontal surgical procedures including mucogingival surgery and regenerative surgery
- Be able to undertake advanced surgical procedures in relation to dental implants
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theoretical basis of Periodontics including dental implants and its manifestation clinically
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Application and analysis including self-reflective practice on treatment outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the periodontal and implant interface and its relevance to treatment outcomes
Audit
Essential
- Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
Desirable
- Involvement with clinical governance
Management, Administration & IT
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Understanding data reporting and its relevance.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and protocols related to pandemic crisis
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
- Understanding of patient pathways
- Managing waiting lists and RTT
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature Critically
- Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
- Publications in refereed Journals
Desirable
- Research relevant to Periodontology and Restorative Dentistry
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff
- Understanding and experience of clinical supervision of complex surgical procedures
- Compliance with the 7 professional domains for Educational and Clinical supervisors
Desirable
- Completion of a training course
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
