Job summary
Job Title: Speciality Doctor in Orthodontics
Department: Orthodontics
Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital
Salary: MC75
Days: Tuesday and Friday
This is substantive contract of 4 sessions (16 hours). Days worked will be Tuesday and Friday.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GDC, have completed the appropriate specialty training programme (or be within 6 months of accreditation) or equivalent and be on the relevant GDC Specialist Register.
Please see person specification for full details.
Main duties of the job
This is a Substantive post, offering 4 programmed activities. The successful post holder will join 3 Consultant Orthodontists and 1 Orthodontic Therapist.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will work under the direction of the consultants in the orthodontic department and will be directly responsible to the Clinical Lead. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following:
Clinical
- Provide a courteous and efficient service to all users by actioning all enquiries & queries accurately and promptly thus enabling patients, referrers and clinicians needs to be met/exceeded.
- Deliver the clinical protocols for all patients undergoing orthodontic treatment to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards.
- Supervise the clinical work of Orthodontic Therapists.
- Undertake clinical teaching and training of postgraduate students and STr when required.
- Undertake patient treatment as clinical need arises, e.g. clinical cover, emergency patients.
- Provide high quality specialist care for patients seen and treated.
- Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in dentistry, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan on appointment will consist of 4 DCC (Direct Clinical Care) sessions over Tuesdays and Fridays.
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan on appointment will consist of 4 DCC (Direct Clinical Care) sessions over Tuesdays and Fridays.
Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- BDS or equivalent
- M.Orth or equivalent
- Applicants must remain on the Specialist Register of the GDC
Desirable
- Master's degree in Orthodontics
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in managing complex orthodontic treatments
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in orthodontic practice
- Experience of clinical teaching
Knowledge & Audit
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge and breadth of experience within and outside speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development including evaluating own clinical performance
- Evidence of ongoing audit participation
Desirable
- Interest in research with appropriate publications
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Proven ability to work constructively in a team environment
Management and Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and treatments
- Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
Desirable
- Experience in audit management
- Interest in medical management
Teaching experience
Essential
- Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole
- IT and computer skills
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
Circumstances
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Dental Council
- A CRB check will be required to be undertaken and to result in a satisfactory outcome
Personality
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to inspire others
- Innovative
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- BDS or equivalent
- M.Orth or equivalent
- Applicants must remain on the Specialist Register of the GDC
Desirable
- Master's degree in Orthodontics
Experience/ Training
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in managing complex orthodontic treatments
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in orthodontic practice
- Experience of clinical teaching
Knowledge & Audit
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge and breadth of experience within and outside speciality
- Evidence of continuous professional development including evaluating own clinical performance
- Evidence of ongoing audit participation
Desirable
- Interest in research with appropriate publications
Communication Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Proven ability to work constructively in a team environment
Management and Leadership Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and treatments
- Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service
Desirable
- Experience in audit management
- Interest in medical management
Teaching experience
Essential
- Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively
- Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the directorate and the Trust as a whole
- IT and computer skills
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
Circumstances
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Dental Council
- A CRB check will be required to be undertaken and to result in a satisfactory outcome
Personality
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to inspire others
- Innovative
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).
