Job summary
We would like to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking Clinician to join a well-integrated team and support us with our advisory and treatment services in Orthodontics, for the Newcastle region, North-East & Cumbria. We offer excellent clinical facilities, with appropriate laboratory, nursing and multi-disciplinary team support on-site. The Orthodontic Department currently has a team of 6 Consultants plus this post, 1 Associate Specialist, 1 Dentist with Special Interest in Orthodontics, 3 SpRs, 3 Post-CCSTs and is supported by a team of 13 Orthodontic Nurses and 5 Technicians. Multidisciplinary clinics form a significant part of department's workload and we work very closely with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative Dentistry and Cleft services. As a Teaching Hospital we are also committed to delivering high quality of teaching and clinical supervision to our trainees. We very much look forward to appointing a new Consultant who will replace our leaving Colleague. A future Consultant can expect a warm welcome and strong support from the whole existing team.
You will be on the GDC's specialist list in Orthodontics, and will have completed an SAC approved; two year minimum post CCST training programme in Orthodontics and been successful at ISFE or equivalent, or be within 6 months of completion (or equivalence shown). Evidence of research experience would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- To provide clinical service for patients attending Orthodontic services of the Trust
- To deliver service in accordance with the Job Purpose
- Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Dental Staff including undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Provide Consultant Cover for Junior Dental Staff at the Dental Hospital as necessary
Managerial:
- Play an active role in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of clinical services as part of the consultant team.
- Participate in the clinical audit, governance activities and continuous development of the Orthodontic department, Dental Hospital and Trust
Administrative:
- Undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with Directorate and Trust aims and objectives.
- Prompt and effective delivery of administrative duties which support clinical services and training of junior staff.
- You will be expected to run and manage outpatient clinics to deliver quality patient throughput
- Correspondence to practitioners in and outwit the Trust should be done in a timely manner
- Undergo Continued Professional Development in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Trust and GDC.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mrs Ania Cala (Clinical Specialty Lead) on 0191 2825107, or via email at a.cala@nhs.net or Dr G Walton, Clinical Director on 0191 2823216 via e-mail at graham.walton2@nhs.net .
Closing Date: 1 August 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim of this part time appointment as a Consultant Orthodontist (8 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant lead service at secondary level to the population of the North-East and beyond. This post is configured to support the clinical activities of the specialty. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service in Orthodontics based within the Trust at the Newcastle Dental Hospital.
Candidates are required to hold dental qualifications and possess a Membership in Orthodontics from one of the surgical Royal Colleges or equivalent. In addition, the successful candidate should be eligible for inclusion in the GDC specialist list in Orthodontics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim of this part time appointment as a Consultant Orthodontist (8 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant lead service at secondary level to the population of the North-East and beyond. This post is configured to support the clinical activities of the specialty. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service in Orthodontics based within the Trust at the Newcastle Dental Hospital.
Candidates are required to hold dental qualifications and possess a Membership in Orthodontics from one of the surgical Royal Colleges or equivalent. In addition, the successful candidate should be eligible for inclusion in the GDC specialist list in Orthodontics.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification
- Full GDC Registration.
- On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
- Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialist Fellowship Examination (ISFE) of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland in Orthodontics (or equivalent) or within six months of the examination
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Competence with Dolphin software
- Special interest in orthognathic surgery and ability to treatment plan and provide care for this patient group
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification
- Full GDC Registration.
- On the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
- Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialist Fellowship Examination (ISFE) of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the UK and Ireland in Orthodontics (or equivalent) or within six months of the examination
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Competence with Dolphin software
- Special interest in orthognathic surgery and ability to treatment plan and provide care for this patient group
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications in the last five years.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
