Job summary
A position for a locum Core Training Post in Paediatric Dentistry and Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is available. This post is for a full time (10 PAs) with 1 in 5 out of hours on call cover (1 night per week and 1 weekend every 5 weeks). The position is based at Alder Hey Children's Hospital for 1.00 WTE. It is the primary objective of this post is to service delivery and patient care for medically compromised children as part of a Team of Paediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons at AHFT.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The Core Trainee will be supported by a team of 4 consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and 3 consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department, providing treatment for craniofacial and medically compromised children, in addition to those having attended through A&E with acute orofacial trauma or infection. Clinical services will be provided with a high level of expertise in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of the dental needs of children.
Teaching & Academic role
Participate in teaching opportunities within the department.
Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
Managerial responsibilities
Participate in clinical governance meetings.
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.
Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
Take part in the clinical governance programme.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
A position for a locum Core Training Post in Paediatric Dentistry and Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is available. This post is for a full time (10 PAs) with 1 in 5 out of hours on call cover (1 night per week and 1 weekend every 5 weeks). The position is based at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital for 1.00 WTE. It is the primary objective of this post is to service delivery and patient care for medically compromised children as part of a Team of Paediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons at AHFT.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties
Clinical
The Core Trainee will be supported by a team of 4 consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and 3 consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department, providing treatment for craniofacial and medically compromised children, in addition to those having attended through A&E with acute orofacial trauma or infection. Clinical services will be provided with a high level of expertise in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of the dental needs of children.
Teaching & Academic role
Participate in teaching opportunities within the department.
Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
Managerial responsibilities
Participate in clinical governance meetings.
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.
Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
Take part in the clinical governance programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
A position for a locum Core Training Post in Paediatric Dentistry and Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is available. This post is for a full time (10 PAs) with 1 in 5 out of hours on call cover (1 night per week and 1 weekend every 5 weeks). The position is based at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital for 1.00 WTE. It is the primary objective of this post is to service delivery and patient care for medically compromised children as part of a Team of Paediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons at AHFT.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties
Clinical
The Core Trainee will be supported by a team of 4 consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and 3 consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department, providing treatment for craniofacial and medically compromised children, in addition to those having attended through A&E with acute orofacial trauma or infection. Clinical services will be provided with a high level of expertise in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of the dental needs of children.
Teaching & Academic role
Participate in teaching opportunities within the department.
Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
Managerial responsibilities
Participate in clinical governance meetings.
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.
Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
Take part in the clinical governance programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems
- Capable of conducting operative procedures
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (PhD, MPhil or MSc)
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at an appropriate level
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed dental journals
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Research experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- Must have at least 24 months Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) postgraduate experience to the scope of a dentist by time of post commencement
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Be able to get to Alder Hey from home within 30 minutes during remote on-call duties
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems
- Capable of conducting operative procedures
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (PhD, MPhil or MSc)
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at an appropriate level
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed dental journals
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Research experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- Must have at least 24 months Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) postgraduate experience to the scope of a dentist by time of post commencement
- Be eligible to work in the UK
- Be able to get to Alder Hey from home within 30 minutes during remote on-call duties
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).
