Job summary
A position for a substantive part-time Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry at Alder Hey Children's Hospital is available.This is part time (6.00 programmed activities)
This post will provide service delivery and patient care for medically compromised children as part of a Team of Paediatric Dentists, Orthodontists and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons at Alder Hey.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a dental service in Paediatric Dentistry for the patients of Alder Hey Children's Hospital;
To undertake clinical procedures within the remit for Paediatric Dentistry
To attend continuing education courses as appropriate
To provide an exemplary ethical standard as a role model for dentists at all levels
To take part in all aspects of Clinical Governance activities in the Directorate and participate in appraisal and postgraduate educational activities.
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
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and will undertake all aspects of paediatric dental care, including the assessment of children for extractions under general anaesthesia, the treatment of all children under 16-years of age and those referred for specialist paediatric dental care.
Clinical treatment includes care of the medically, physically and mentally compromised child. This will include:
- Assessment of children for dental treatment under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic
- Paediatric dentoalveolar and soft tissue oral surgery under general or local anaesthetic
- Dental treatment for children who are in-patients
- Treating anxious patients using inhalation sedation
The post will also include participation on the wards, and dental assessments of in-patients, providing paediatric dental advice and treatment for these children.
The successful candidate will take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities in the Directorate and participate in appraisal and postgraduate educational activities.
The appointee will be responsible through the Clinical Lead (Sharon Lee) for the satisfactory performance of their duties. Full clinical support will be given by all consultants within the Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry and will undertake all aspects of paediatric dental care, including the assessment of children for extractions under general anaesthesia, the treatment of all children under 16-years of age and those referred for specialist paediatric dental care.
Clinical treatment includes care of the medically, physically and mentally compromised child. This will include:
- Assessment of children for dental treatment under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic
- Paediatric dentoalveolar and soft tissue oral surgery under general or local anaesthetic
- Dental treatment for children who are in-patients
- Treating anxious patients using inhalation sedation
The post will also include participation on the wards, and dental assessments of in-patients, providing paediatric dental advice and treatment for these children.
The successful candidate will take part in all aspects of clinical governance activities in the Directorate and participate in appraisal and postgraduate educational activities.
The appointee will be responsible through the Clinical Lead (Sharon Lee) for the satisfactory performance of their duties. Full clinical support will be given by all consultants within the Department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of General Professional training
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based dentistry
- Management of specialist patients in a Paediatric Dentistry Unit
Desirable
- Competent in dentoalveolar and soft tissue surgery
- General Practice / Community dental experience
- Experience in more than one specialty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of General Professional training
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based dentistry
- Management of specialist patients in a Paediatric Dentistry Unit
Desirable
- Competent in dentoalveolar and soft tissue surgery
- General Practice / Community dental experience
- Experience in more than one specialty
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).
