Job summary
The Orthodontic department at South Tees Hospital, based at the James Cook University Hospital site, is looking for a locum Specialty Dentist in Orthodontics.
This is fixed term appointment, initially for up to 9 months to cover maternity leave and recent retirements. Whilst the role is advertised as a full time position applications for reduced hours would be considered.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of new patients referred to the Orthodontic department from general dental practitioners and local Specialists.
To provide orthodontic treatment for patients who are eligible for treatment within the hospital department selected by the Consultant.
To provide the continuation of treatment of cases that were previously undergoing treatment with another clinician under the supervision of the Orthodontic Consultants
To follow the treatment plans devised by the Consultant Orthodontist and any modification required must be done in conjunction with the relevant consultant.
To be competent in providing all aspects of contemporary orthodontic treatment and to be able to work independently. All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their activity to that which is deemed to be within their competence.
About us
To provide treatment of orthodontic patients and will be responsible to the consultant orthodontists for all clinical duties.
Key Relationships:
Consultants, Speciality Trainees and Speciality Dentists in Orthodontics at The James Cook University Hospital
Colleagues in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.
Senior dental nurses and dental nurses in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Orthodontic laboratory staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oBDS or equivalent primary dental qualification
- oFull registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- oMembership in Orthodontics of The Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- oEligible for GDC specialist list in Orthodontics
Desirable
- oFDSRCS or MFDS or equivalent
- oMSc in Orthodontics or other equivalent Masters level degree
Experience
Essential
- oThree years full-time postgraduate orthodontic training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration
- oUp to date with current practices in orthodontics
- oExperienced in the use of removable, functional and straight wire appliances.
Teaching
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching / training undergraduate & postgraduate students
- oOrganisation of teaching / training events
- oGood presentation skills
Audit
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in clinical audit and an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- oOrganised audit that has resulted in change
Research
Desirable
- oUnderstanding research principles and the relevance of the evidence basis for clinical practice
- oResearch experience or qualifications
- oPublications and presentations
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- oCommitment to providing high quality patient care
- oCaring attitude to patients and carers
- oCommitment to lifelong learning and compliant with CPD requirements of the UK General Dental Council.
- oFlexible, resilient and able to cope with stressful situations. Ability to work independently but also in a team
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients and members of staff.
- oComputer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support systems.
Desirable
- oCommitment to effective departmental management
Management
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical administration
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oBDS or equivalent primary dental qualification
- oFull registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- oMembership in Orthodontics of The Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- oEligible for GDC specialist list in Orthodontics
Desirable
- oFDSRCS or MFDS or equivalent
- oMSc in Orthodontics or other equivalent Masters level degree
Experience
Essential
- oThree years full-time postgraduate orthodontic training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration
- oUp to date with current practices in orthodontics
- oExperienced in the use of removable, functional and straight wire appliances.
Teaching
Desirable
- oExperience of teaching / training undergraduate & postgraduate students
- oOrganisation of teaching / training events
- oGood presentation skills
Audit
Essential
- oEvidence of involvement in clinical audit and an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- oOrganised audit that has resulted in change
Research
Desirable
- oUnderstanding research principles and the relevance of the evidence basis for clinical practice
- oResearch experience or qualifications
- oPublications and presentations
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- oCommitment to providing high quality patient care
- oCaring attitude to patients and carers
- oCommitment to lifelong learning and compliant with CPD requirements of the UK General Dental Council.
- oFlexible, resilient and able to cope with stressful situations. Ability to work independently but also in a team
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients and members of staff.
- oComputer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support systems.
Desirable
- oCommitment to effective departmental management
Management
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical administration
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).
