Job summary
Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 641 bed acute hospital, the network serving a local population of approximately 1.5 million. This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002. This is not a training post.
The appointee will undertake duties equivalent to those of a Specialist Registrar (ST1) within Oral and Maxillofacial Department to commence as soon as possible.
In 2004, the Beds, Herts & Bucks OMFS network, based on a 'Hub and spoke' model, was created to enable services to be provided by six consultants. The network for Oral & Maxillofacial surgery provides services for Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, QEII Hospital, Welwyn and Milton Keynes Hospital, a catchment population of 1.5 million.
All in-patient services and on-call duties have been centralised to Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Out-patient clinics, day case surgery, IV sedation and local anaesthetic minor surgery are undertaken in all of the units
Main duties of the job
The trust acknowledges that clinical fellows have training needs as much as those who participate in the deanery training programs. These training needs are specific to the individual, and if appointed to this role the trust is committed to supporting your training and development so that you can progress in your chosen career.
The network for Oral & Maxillofacial surgery provides services for Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital in Stevenage, QEII Hospital in Welwyn and Milton Keynes Hospital, covering a population of 1.5 million.
All in-patient services and on-call duties have been centralised to Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Out-patient clinics, day case surgery and local anaesthetic minor oral surgery are undertaken in all of the units.
There are twelve Dental Core Trainees.
- Six will work between Luton & Dunstable and Bedford / Milton Keynes Hospitals
- Six will work between Luton & Dunstable and Lister / QEII Hospitals
Each twelve-week period will comprise:
- Five weeks at Luton & Dunstable
- Two separate three week periods at your spoke units
- One week of nights (split) at Luton & Dunstable
The post will include supervised duties in both minor and major oral surgery, necessitating the management of patients on both an out-patient and in-patient basis
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full registration with the UK General DentalCouncil is required at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Robert Bunyan
Job title: Consultant in Oral Surgery/Clinical Director
Email address: robert.bunyan@ldh.nhs.uk
Additional contact information
Mr Robert Bunyan, Clinical Director/Consultant in Oral Surgery via switchboard or email: robert.bunyan@ldh.nhs.uk or Sue Plummer via email: sue.plummer@ldh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full registration with the UK General DentalCouncil is required at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Robert Bunyan
Job title: Consultant in Oral Surgery/Clinical Director
Email address: robert.bunyan@ldh.nhs.uk
Additional contact information
Mr Robert Bunyan, Clinical Director/Consultant in Oral Surgery via switchboard or email: robert.bunyan@ldh.nhs.uk or Sue Plummer via email: sue.plummer@ldh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Communications skills: Demonstrate clarity in written / spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Clinical Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
- Able to prioritise clinical needs
- Works to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Attendance at ILS, ALS
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the OMFS systems within the NHS
- Provider in ALS or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council
- MBBS or equivalent recognised by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Satisfactory completion of DF1 year
- MFDS or FDSRCS or MJDF or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GDC at the time of appointment
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum 24 months experience post dental qualification
- Evidence of Foundation Year competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of working in dental practice
Academic & Research Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: understands principles of audit and risk management
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Research Skills: understands principles of research and evidence based medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, eg degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, or other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers of problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of developing situations.
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility & resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing ocircumstances.
- Capacity to function under pressure
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Able to prioritise appropriately and multi-task
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Person Specification
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
- Communications skills: Demonstrate clarity in written / spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Clinical Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
- Able to prioritise clinical needs
- Works to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job
- Attendance at ILS, ALS
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the OMFS systems within the NHS
- Provider in ALS or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council
- MBBS or equivalent recognised by the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Satisfactory completion of DF1 year
- MFDS or FDSRCS or MJDF or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
- Registration with the GDC at the time of appointment
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum 24 months experience post dental qualification
- Evidence of Foundation Year competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of working in dental practice
Academic & Research Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: understands principles of audit and risk management
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Research Skills: understands principles of research and evidence based medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, eg degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, or other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers of problems, particularly in relation to clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of developing situations.
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility & resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing ocircumstances.
- Capacity to function under pressure
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Able to prioritise appropriately and multi-task
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
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).
