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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

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Job summary

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced person for the post of Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. You will be working across the service, delivering care to paediatric patients including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia. You will provide clinical leadership in Paediatric Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting. Candidates will have drive and enthusiasm for service development and improvement to include the teaching and supervision of staff.

The post-holder will work across North Yorkshire & York providing clinical care, peer support and supervision. In addition, there will be an expectation that the post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in the wider Community Dental Service.

Main duties of the job

  • Provision of paediatric dentistry at level 2 and 3a within the Community Dental service, working at Community clinics and acute hospitals in York, Northallerton Hospital and Harrogate Hospital
  • Delivery of dental care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia
  • Providing clinical leadership in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Development of innovative new pathways to enhance access for patient groups who fall within the remit of Paediatric Dentistry
  • Actively participating in the overall service management team at both departmental and Directorate level.
  • Taking an active role in the development of Paediatric Dentistry at a regional level through involvement with the relevant Managed Clinical Network
  • Teaching and training of dental officers and trainees, which will include Dental Core Trainees and Specialist Trainees
  • Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing education.

About us

The Spa town of Harrogate is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent facilities in the area for sports and outdoor activities. There is a healthy nightlife with a number of popular bars and restaurants within the town centre and the city hosts a number of annual events such as The Yorkshire Show, The Annual Flower Show and several sporting events.

Major cities Leeds and York are conveniently close. The area also offers a choice of outstanding local schools.

Harrogate tops a recent small trust research league table, and research interests are supported by a team of dedicated research nurses.

The Trust has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which carries a full programme of events including and offers access to a Medical Library and a Clinical Skills Lab with high fidelity simulation facilities. The post is non-training; however, opportunities for development will be available.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£88,686 to £101,923 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-1012C

Job locations

Kingswood Dental Clinic

14 Wetherby Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be based in Kingswood Dental Clinic, in Harrogate. The postholder will be part of the Paediatric Compcare rota, delivering level 2 and 3a care in Harrogate and York.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

For any queries or more information about the role, please contact:

Caroline H Graham, Clinical Lead - caroline.graham3@nhs.net or 01423 542323

Lucy Brown, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry lucy.brown14@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be based in Kingswood Dental Clinic, in Harrogate. The postholder will be part of the Paediatric Compcare rota, delivering level 2 and 3a care in Harrogate and York.

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

For any queries or more information about the role, please contact:

Caroline H Graham, Clinical Lead - caroline.graham3@nhs.net or 01423 542323

Lucy Brown, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry lucy.brown14@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Entry on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry or within 6 months of completion
  • NHS performer list number

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing paediatric patients of high complexity
  • Previous involvement ini planning and delivering paediatric dentistry under general anaesthesia
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Entry on the Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry or within 6 months of completion
  • NHS performer list number

Desirable

  • Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing paediatric patients of high complexity
  • Previous involvement ini planning and delivering paediatric dentistry under general anaesthesia

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingswood Dental Clinic

14 Wetherby Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingswood Dental Clinic

14 Wetherby Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Lucy Brown

lucy.brown14@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£88,686 to £101,923 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-MS-1012C

Job locations

Kingswood Dental Clinic

14 Wetherby Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SA


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