Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in our Oral Surgery team, for a fixed term of 1 year to cover maternity leave. This will be an 8.25PA contract covering Tuesdays to Fridays and happy to accept part-time/job share applicants.
The postholder will be expected to carry out face to face assessments, and a range of oral surgery treatments, both under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.
Main duties of the job
The Speciality Doctor is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the Consultants, including out-patient clinics and day surgery operating sessions.
There is no on-call commitment attached to this post.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of training and educational objectives:
- Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery
- Develop a further understanding of the dental assessment and management of patients requiring bone protection medication, radiotherapy and cardiac valve replacement surgery.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with complex orthodontic/oral surgery needs.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients requiring outpatient treatment under Intravenous sedationDevelop skills in managing commonly encountered oral medicine pathologies.
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or oral surgery treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of training and educational objectives:
- Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery
- Develop a further understanding of the dental assessment and management of patients requiring bone protection medication, radiotherapy and cardiac valve replacement surgery.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with complex orthodontic/oral surgery needs.
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients requiring outpatient treatment under Intravenous sedationDevelop skills in managing commonly encountered oral medicine pathologies.
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or oral surgery treatment.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- BDS or MBBS equivalent qualification
- For Dentists: MFDS/ FDS or MJDF For Medics: MRCS or FRCS
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC) and/ or General Medical Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons/Faculty of General Dental Practitioners MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
- Active NHS Primary Care Dental Performer status
- Successful completion of a Deanery-approved Dental Core Training program
- Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g., MSc/MClinDent/DDS/ PhD
- On, or eligible for, the GDC Specialist list in Oral Surgery
- CBCT reporting qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Experienced in the diagnosis and management of all common oral surgery and benign oral medicine conditions
- Sufficient experience since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a Dental Core/SHO or a higher grade in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- BLS Resuscitation Certificate
- Knowledge and Understanding of IV Sedation Practice in the United Kingdom
Desirable
- Breadth of dental experience in and outside specialty
- Diploma in Dental Sedation, SAAD training in conscious sedation, or equivalent
- Experience providing outpatient treatment under IV Sedation
- ILS/ALS Resuscitation certificate
Experience:
Essential
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Involvement in Clinical Audit/ Quality Improvement
- Experience of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of leading improvement activities
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- BDS or MBBS equivalent qualification
- For Dentists: MFDS/ FDS or MJDF For Medics: MRCS or FRCS
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC) and/ or General Medical Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons/Faculty of General Dental Practitioners MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
- Active NHS Primary Care Dental Performer status
- Successful completion of a Deanery-approved Dental Core Training program
- Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g., MSc/MClinDent/DDS/ PhD
- On, or eligible for, the GDC Specialist list in Oral Surgery
- CBCT reporting qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Experienced in the diagnosis and management of all common oral surgery and benign oral medicine conditions
- Sufficient experience since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a Dental Core/SHO or a higher grade in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- BLS Resuscitation Certificate
- Knowledge and Understanding of IV Sedation Practice in the United Kingdom
Desirable
- Breadth of dental experience in and outside specialty
- Diploma in Dental Sedation, SAAD training in conscious sedation, or equivalent
- Experience providing outpatient treatment under IV Sedation
- ILS/ALS Resuscitation certificate
Experience:
Essential
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Involvement in Clinical Audit/ Quality Improvement
- Experience of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of leading improvement activities
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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).
