Job summary
Oral Medicine and Facial Pain (Dental Medicine)
Applications are invited for a substantive 8PA consultant post in Oral Medicine and Facial Pain at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
The Oral Medicine & Facial Pain Service is part of the Dental Medicine Department and is responsible for the diagnosis and medical management of patients with a wide variety of disorders of the oral tissues, salivary glands and temporomandibular joints and associated tissues, referred by general medical and dental practitioners, consultants in other hospitals and other Eastman departments.
Successful applicants will join an established team, working closely with the Clinical Lead in providing a wide range of specialist care and training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective working relationships at all levels, and also have experience in postgraduate teaching and training. An excellent working knowledge of infection control and health and safety issues is also required.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Roddy McMillan, Consultant in Oral medicine/ Facial pain on 0203 456 2303 or via email roddymcmillan@nhs.net.
Short-listed candidates are welcome to visit the hospital before being interviewed. Arrangements can be made by contacting roddymcmillan@nhs.net
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:
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.
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.
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.We want you to come to UCLH, and stay at UCLH; all of our staff have been involved in developing our values.
We believe that UCLH is a better place for patients and staff alike. 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.
UCLH has two major strategic projects underway. We are building a facility which will be home to one of only two high energy NHS proton beam therapy centres, Europes largest centre for the treatment of blood disorders and a hyper modern surgery service. Close by the new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals was recently opened by her Majesty the Queen.
In April 2019, we implemented a new electronic health record system (EHRS) to meet the needs of UCLH, our patients and healthcare partners. It provided our staff with access to information which has helped further improve patient safety, experience and research. Our EHRS was thoroughly tested prior to implementation and regular training is provided to all staff for more system optimization.
In NHS staff survey results, UCLH has been named one of the ten best performing non-specialist trusts against the following statement: If a friend of relative needed treatment I would be happy with the standard of care provided by this organisation.
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.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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.
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.
At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.We want you to come to UCLH, and stay at UCLH; all of our staff have been involved in developing our values.
We believe that UCLH is a better place for patients and staff alike. 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.
UCLH has two major strategic projects underway. We are building a facility which will be home to one of only two high energy NHS proton beam therapy centres, Europes largest centre for the treatment of blood disorders and a hyper modern surgery service. Close by the new Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals was recently opened by her Majesty the Queen.
In April 2019, we implemented a new electronic health record system (EHRS) to meet the needs of UCLH, our patients and healthcare partners. It provided our staff with access to information which has helped further improve patient safety, experience and research. Our EHRS was thoroughly tested prior to implementation and regular training is provided to all staff for more system optimization.
In NHS staff survey results, UCLH has been named one of the ten best performing non-specialist trusts against the following statement: If a friend of relative needed treatment I would be happy with the standard of care provided by this organisation.
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.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Dental Council of the UK (GDC)
- oOn the GDC Specialist Register for Oral Medicine or within 6 months of attainment of CCST in Oral Medicine Specialty Training at date of interview
Desirable
- oEligible for registration with the General Medical Council of the UK (GMC)
- oHigher research degree
- oFDS RCS or MFDS RCS or MJDF or equivalent
- oMSc / PhD in Oral Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of extensive clinical management of complex oral medicine cases and multidisciplinary care of complex facial pain cases
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective application of evidence-based practice in the clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to the Focus on Standards as set by the General Dental Council of the UK
Management, Leadership & Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental)
- Demonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to effectively clinically supervise and train oral medicine specialty trainees
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
Clinical Governance & IT
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- Effective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use IT and standard software packages
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with the General Dental Council of the UK (GDC)
- oOn the GDC Specialist Register for Oral Medicine or within 6 months of attainment of CCST in Oral Medicine Specialty Training at date of interview
Desirable
- oEligible for registration with the General Medical Council of the UK (GMC)
- oHigher research degree
- oFDS RCS or MFDS RCS or MJDF or equivalent
- oMSc / PhD in Oral Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of extensive clinical management of complex oral medicine cases and multidisciplinary care of complex facial pain cases
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Effective application of evidence-based practice in the clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to the Focus on Standards as set by the General Dental Council of the UK
Management, Leadership & Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental)
- Demonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to effectively clinically supervise and train oral medicine specialty trainees
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
Clinical Governance & IT
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- Effective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS policies and procedures
- Ability to use IT and standard software packages
Desirable
- Management of a clinical service
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)
