Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
LAT or LAS Dental Core Trainee 2 (DCT2) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has an exciting opportunity and seek to recruit DCT 2 post. This post is based at Morriston Hospital Swansea but also has sessions Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend.
The Oral and Maxillofacial department at Morriston Hospital is one of the largest and busiest in the United Kingdom serving a population of 1.25 million. A wide range of Oral and Maxillofacial services are carried out including head and neck surgery and reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, salivary gland surgery, cutaneous malignancy and dentoalveolar surgery. The post will also involve Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The Oral and Maxillofacial department is an integrated department based at Morriston Hospital and also serving Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. All emergency and inpatient elective work take place at the Morriston Hospital. All other work is undertaken on either site.
Morriston Hospital has been designated by the Welsh Assembly Government as the centre for cleft care in South Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Maxillofacial Unit, Cleft Unit and ENT share a dedicated outpatient facility with several clinical rooms, treatment rooms and multidisciplinary meeting rooms in the new outpatient facility at Morriston Hospital. We also have a dedicated Head & Neck ward for all our emergency and elective patients. There is free access to large children's ward for paediatric patients. Daycase patients have access to Theatre Admissions Unit for same day discharge. There is a dedicated adult and paediatric theatre for elective operating throughout the week and access to CEPOD theatre for emergency work.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinical team currently includes 6 consultants, 3 specialist trainees, 3 specialty doctors and 10 dental and medical foundation and core trainees. The DCT will have the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and treatment sessions. Experience will be gained working closely with medical and surgical colleagues in all clinical areas.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The DCT will attend theatre sessions and encouraged to develop their surgical skills appropriate for their level. The DCT will be encouraged to participate in clinical audit and there are opportunities to pursue research. In addition there are structured departmental educational activities: weekly journal club, monthly clinical governance days, and monthly teaching sessions on core topics. Trainees are encouraged and supported to actively participate in these activities. There are excellent library facilities both at Morriston Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital.
The Unit has an international reputation in the reconstruction of patients with congenital and acquired orofacial defects and many challenging multi-disciplinary cases are undertaken.
There is a large maxillofacial laboratory on site serving all three specialties. The team includes maxillofacial technicians and prosthetists, orthodontic and restorative technicians and full-time 3D scientist. A full range of services is provided including facial prostheses, implants and planning for orthognathic, reconstructive and trauma service.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The DCT will attend theatre sessions and encouraged to develop their surgical skills appropriate for their level. The DCT will be encouraged to participate in clinical audit and there are opportunities to pursue research. In addition there are structured departmental educational activities: weekly journal club, monthly clinical governance days, and monthly teaching sessions on core topics. Trainees are encouraged and supported to actively participate in these activities. There are excellent library facilities both at Morriston Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital.
The Unit has an international reputation in the reconstruction of patients with congenital and acquired orofacial defects and many challenging multi-disciplinary cases are undertaken.
There is a large maxillofacial laboratory on site serving all three specialties. The team includes maxillofacial technicians and prosthetists, orthodontic and restorative technicians and full-time 3D scientist. A full range of services is provided including facial prostheses, implants and planning for orthognathic, reconstructive and trauma service.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Elegibility
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification
- Applicants must be registered with the GDC by time of post commencement
- Applicants must have evidence of completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time of post commencement
- Applicants must have at least 24 months whole time equivalent (WTE) postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by time of post commencement
Desirable
- Experience in Restorative Dentisrty
Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental/medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Dental Council
Clinical skills- clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems
- Capable of conducting operative procedures
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research
Personal skills:
Essential
- Communication - Effective oral and written communication skills
- Conceptual thinking and problem solving: oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and to treat others with understanding oDemonstrates an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Teamwork and leadership: o Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team oEvidence of leadership
- Organisation and planning:oDemonstrates effective organisational skills, including ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- IT skills: oGood use of IT systems and packages
- Coping with pressure oCapacity to know limitations and be prepared to seek advice oPotential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Values oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the following values: everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion
Commitment to learning and personal development
Essential
- oCommitment to prospective training post and demonstrates insight into the structure and benefits of Dental Core Training
- oCapacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
- oEvidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- oWorking towards or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
- oPortfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- oPublications
- oEnthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different group/teaching methods
- oPresentation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Elegibility
Essential
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification
- Applicants must be registered with the GDC by time of post commencement
- Applicants must have evidence of completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time of post commencement
- Applicants must have at least 24 months whole time equivalent (WTE) postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by time of post commencement
Desirable
- Experience in Restorative Dentisrty
Language Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental/medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Dental Council
Clinical skills- clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems
- Capable of conducting operative procedures
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research
Personal skills:
Essential
- Communication - Effective oral and written communication skills
- Conceptual thinking and problem solving: oCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and to treat others with understanding oDemonstrates an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Teamwork and leadership: o Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team oEvidence of leadership
- Organisation and planning:oDemonstrates effective organisational skills, including ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- IT skills: oGood use of IT systems and packages
- Coping with pressure oCapacity to know limitations and be prepared to seek advice oPotential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Values oUnderstands, respects, and demonstrates the following values: everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion
Commitment to learning and personal development
Essential
- oCommitment to prospective training post and demonstrates insight into the structure and benefits of Dental Core Training
- oCapacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
- oEvidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- oWorking towards or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
- oPortfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- oPublications
- oEnthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different group/teaching methods
- oPresentation
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).
