University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Orthodontist

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a part-time (8 PA) Consultant in Orthodontics to start at the earliest opportunity. 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 orthodontic services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in postgraduate teaching and training.

All candidates must be on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics and hold the CCST. Applicants must also have obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics or be within six months of attainment at the time of interview.

CV required with application.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a part-time (8 PA) Consultant in Orthodontics to start at the earliest opportunity. 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 orthodontic services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in postgraduate teaching and training.

All candidates must be on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics and hold the CCST. Applicants must also have obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics or be within six months of attainment at the time of interview.

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.

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum + London Weighting (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-4729

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened on Huntley Street in October 2019. The hospital treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and mouth including dental, hearing, speech and balance services.

Bringing the (now closed) Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together in a state-of-the-art building means we have created one of the largest specialist centres for the treatment of conditions relating to the head and neck, including dental; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and hearing, speech and balance. The aim is to provide world-leading, evidence-based care in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals opened on Huntley Street in October 2019. The hospital treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and mouth including dental, hearing, speech and balance services.

Bringing the (now closed) Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and the Eastman Dental Hospital together in a state-of-the-art building means we have created one of the largest specialist centres for the treatment of conditions relating to the head and neck, including dental; ear, nose and throat (ENT) and hearing, speech and balance. The aim is to provide world-leading, evidence-based care in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full UK GDC Registration
  • Membership in Orthodontics, or equivalent
  • On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics
  • Successful completion of an SAC approved 3 year minimum training programme in Orthodontics
  • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent
  • Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Orthodontics by date of interview.

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
  • Attained the ISFE in Orthodontics or equivalent before commencing consultant post

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Orthodontics equivalent to that required of a UK CCST.
  • All aspects of orthodontic care with particular emphasis on the management of complex problems and multidisciplinary care, including orthognathic, hypodontia, ortho-paediatric dentistry interfaces.
  • Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
  • Experience of innovative treatments.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to diagnose patients with advanced needs and to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers.
  • High quality management of patients with advanced needs in orthodontics with successful outcomes.

Audit Management and IT

Essential

  • Effective participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits and experience of direction and supervision of audits of junior staff and trainees
  • Leadership skills to take forward service developments
  • Clinical management roles. Evidence of management and administration experience.
  • Good organisational and management skills: experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures. Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
  • Computing and IT skills.

Desirable

  • Involvement with clinical governance, including representation on administrative and management structures
  • Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
  • Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
  • MSc/ MClinDent (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Publications in refereed Journals
  • Research relevant to Orthodontics
  • Experience of research supervision.

Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
  • Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
  • Commitment to training and CPD
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Eligible for full UK GDC Registration
  • Membership in Orthodontics, or equivalent
  • On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics
  • Successful completion of an SAC approved 3 year minimum training programme in Orthodontics
  • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent
  • Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Orthodontics by date of interview.

Desirable

  • Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
  • Attained the ISFE in Orthodontics or equivalent before commencing consultant post

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Clinical training and experience in Orthodontics equivalent to that required of a UK CCST.
  • All aspects of orthodontic care with particular emphasis on the management of complex problems and multidisciplinary care, including orthognathic, hypodontia, ortho-paediatric dentistry interfaces.
  • Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
  • Experience of innovative treatments.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to diagnose patients with advanced needs and to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers.
  • High quality management of patients with advanced needs in orthodontics with successful outcomes.

Audit Management and IT

Essential

  • Effective participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits and experience of direction and supervision of audits of junior staff and trainees
  • Leadership skills to take forward service developments
  • Clinical management roles. Evidence of management and administration experience.
  • Good organisational and management skills: experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures. Ability to act within the clinical Governance framework of the NHS.
  • Computing and IT skills.

Desirable

  • Involvement with clinical governance, including representation on administrative and management structures
  • Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
  • Apply evidence based practice to clinical care
  • MSc/ MClinDent (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Publications in refereed Journals
  • Research relevant to Orthodontics
  • Experience of research supervision.

Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
  • Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
  • Commitment to training and CPD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant & Clinical Lead

Ms Samantha Hodges

samanthahodges@nhs.net

02034561160

Details

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum + London Weighting (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-4729

Job locations

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG


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