Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and/or Endodontology. Currently up to 5 sessions are available for the replacement of recently vacant position. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the delivery of high quality restorative dental care to patients requiring complex treatments and also support the delivery of intermediate (tier 2) endodontic services.
Main duties of the job
The job involves clinical work predominantly in specialist endodontics but will also support the care of multidisciplinary patients requiring complex endodontics particularly dental trauma. In addition, the post holder will also be involved in the treatment planning and treatments of complex endodontic dental cases referred from the GDS and CDS. The applicant must have clinical experience in these areas as well as effective communication skills. The post requires close collaboration with allied specialties and the post holder will need to be a committed 'team player'.
The successful candidate would have the opportunity to help develop and deliver postgraduate dental courses run by the department for the development of dentists with enhanced skills and other dental trainees.
The post is based at Neath Port Talbot Resource Centre with sessions also delivered from the Morriston Hospital.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description giving a full descriptions of duties and responsibilities is attached for both posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description giving a full descriptions of duties and responsibilities is attached for both posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GDC
- Licensed to practice
- On specialist register
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/higher qual in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve service
- Values partnership with other agencies
- Evidence of teaching and training of undergrad clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of research in RD
Desirable
- Development and/or commissioning of RD services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership
- Team working
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent HealthCare
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communicate openly and honestly
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills and experience in all facets of RD
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning improvement science and methodology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands and the ability to work under pressure
- Continuous improvement in skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen and understand and involve people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GDC
- Licensed to practice
- On specialist register
Desirable
- Further relevant degree/diploma
- Teaching qualification/higher qual in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve service
- Values partnership with other agencies
- Evidence of teaching and training of undergrad clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of research in RD
Desirable
- Development and/or commissioning of RD services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership
- Team working
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent HealthCare
- Excellent interpersonal skills, communicate openly and honestly
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills and experience in all facets of RD
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning improvement science and methodology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands and the ability to work under pressure
- Continuous improvement in skills and the service
- Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
- Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen and understand and involve people
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).
