Job summary
The department is excited to have the opportunity to expand its team in line with local need. The oral surgery team works in close collaboration with the oral medicine, orthodontic, paediatric, restorative and special care services. We are increasing our joint clinics and flexible working to co-ordinate patient care. We work with the University Of Birmingham School Of Dentistry as one team and all successful candidates will be expected to be involved in clinical undergraduate as well as post graduate teaching. We are involved in DCT, StR, Hygiene & Therapy and Dental Nurse training. We are also looking to expand our dental sedation training courses. We offer treatment under LA, sedation and GA.
Successful candidates will be expected to offer flexibility around 3 session days and while we recover from COVID weekend working where possible.
Main duties of the job
The Oral Surgery Department undertakes a wide range of outpatient treatment and supports the clinical activity of the Emergency Dental Department. There is a strong emphasis on the delivery of treatment under sedation. Children under the age of 16 may be treated under general anaesthesia for simple exodontia or in the day theatre for more complex cases. The Oral Surgery Consultant Service provides a comprehensive outpatient service.
The Emergency Dental Department provides a full dental casualty service during the opening hours of the Dental Hospital. In addition, patients attending without appointment who have self-referred, been referred by General Medical and Dental Practitioners are seen for initial assessment and/or treatment. This unit also acts as the main source, and initial sieve, for patients allocated to the undergraduate student waiting lists.
Clinical undergraduate dental students attend for both practical and theoretical instruction throughout the Department on a regular basis. The post holder will be expected to contribute to this programme as directed by the Head of Service.
About us
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Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide appropriate specialist Oral Surgery care at both the Birmingham Dental Hospital and at sites used by the Community Dental Services (CDS). The locations of service delivery will be finalised dependent on service needs.
The Consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education, in addition to the training of junior hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialist Registrars. There are currently two NHS Specialist Registrars, one Trust funded extended training programme in Oral Surgery, one Academic Clinical Fellow and one Academic Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery in training programmes.
The post holder will be expected to develop a close working relationship with colleagues in Oral Surgery and other associated dental and medical specialties.
The Post holder will be managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director for the delivery of all aspects of the Dental Hospital service contracts as they affect the NHS specialty. The appointee will be clinically accountable to the Head of Service.
The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit at Birmingham Dental Hospital and to contribute to the clinical governance programme which has been implemented. He/she will be expected to attend and contribute to the regular departmental senior team meetings, and to chair such meetings from time to time. Issues relating to service and hospital matters which affect the department are raised at these meetings.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide appropriate specialist Oral Surgery care at both the Birmingham Dental Hospital and at sites used by the Community Dental Services (CDS). The locations of service delivery will be finalised dependent on service needs.
The Consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education, in addition to the training of junior hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialist Registrars. There are currently two NHS Specialist Registrars, one Trust funded extended training programme in Oral Surgery, one Academic Clinical Fellow and one Academic Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery in training programmes.
The post holder will be expected to develop a close working relationship with colleagues in Oral Surgery and other associated dental and medical specialties.
The Post holder will be managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director for the delivery of all aspects of the Dental Hospital service contracts as they affect the NHS specialty. The appointee will be clinically accountable to the Head of Service.
The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audit at Birmingham Dental Hospital and to contribute to the clinical governance programme which has been implemented. He/she will be expected to attend and contribute to the regular departmental senior team meetings, and to chair such meetings from time to time. Issues relating to service and hospital matters which affect the department are raised at these meetings.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
Specialist Listing
Essential
- On the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, or Equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Sedation Qualification.
- Post-graduate Teaching Qualification.
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training program in Oral Surgery.
- Additional post CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Oral Surgery.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate training at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Experience of undergraduate teaching.
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
Research
Essential
- Research relevant to oral surgery.
Desirable
- Research qualification such as MSc or MPhil Publications in refereed journals.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of service development relevant to oral surgery.
Desirable
- Management of clinical service.
Personal
Essential
- Personal integrity and ability to work ethically.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team working mentality.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
Specialist Listing
Essential
- On the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, or Equivalent.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Surgery, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Sedation Qualification.
- Post-graduate Teaching Qualification.
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training program in Oral Surgery.
- Additional post CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Oral Surgery.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate training at an appropriate level.
Desirable
- Experience of undergraduate teaching.
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance.
Research
Essential
- Research relevant to oral surgery.
Desirable
- Research qualification such as MSc or MPhil Publications in refereed journals.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Experience of service development relevant to oral surgery.
Desirable
- Management of clinical service.
Personal
Essential
- Personal integrity and ability to work ethically.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team working mentality.
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).
