Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic locum consultant restorative dentist to provide maternity cover at our established forward-thinking team at University Hospitals Plymouth. The appointee to this locum post will provide high quality multidisciplinary care for our population of South Devon, West Devon and East Cornwall. This post is based is open to part time up to 8.0/9.0 PA's.
You will be expected to provide care for patients requiring oral rehabilitation for trauma, oncology, developmental dental abnormalities, and support for local dental providers. Regular multidisciplinary clinics with orthodontics and HANC teams facilitates treatment planning for complex cases. Our team includes an experienced ASA grade, a dental hygiene therapist and specialist nurse providing acupuncture. We also work closely with our in-house team of technicians.
Plymouth, Britain's only Ocean City, occupies a stunning location set on the border of Devon and Cornwall, with an active cultural scene and amazing quality of life. Dartmoor, local beaches, the South Hams and South East Cornwall are all within easy reach. Schooling is excellent, with high quality primary and secondary schools (including grammar schools). The region offers an enviable range of leisure opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Restorative Consultant
A job plan is provided for illustrative purposes, but we appreciate that the successful applicant may wish to negotiate a change in timetable. The team would be happy to discuss this.
Interdisciplinary treatment
A significant proportion of patients treated in the department have a need for interdisciplinary management with:
- orthodontic/restorative planning clinics.
- involvement in cleft and craniofacial services.
- core involvement in the HNAC service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide advice to dental and medical practitioners working in primary care services.
- Provide advice to hospital clinicians, including consultants in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and a range of medical specialties.
- Liaise with GDPs and specialist practitioners working within the primary care sector and provide advice if requested.
- Provide a high-quality treatment service for patients with HNC, developmental abnormalities and severe trauma
- Provide a high-quality treatment service for the above priority groups requiring multidisciplinary care.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post advertised is for a part-time Restorative Dentistry consultant (8-10 PAs). The successful candidate will work as part of the managed clinical network hub and spoke model with University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) providing the hub. The post holder will be supported by a part time Consultant in Restorative Dentistry who is clinical lead, part time speciality doctor in restorative dentistry, a part time hygiene Therapist and part time nurse providing acupuncture for dry mouth. The priorities will be providing restorative dentistry as part of the maxillo-facial surgery and dental services department to patients with Head and Neck cancer, patients with hypodontia, developmental disorders and trauma. With a focus on HANC work from UHUP and Torbay Hospital.
Person Specification
Registration and Specialist listing
Essential
- Full registration with UK General Dental Council (GDC)
- Entry on GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 3 year training programme in Orthodontics marked by a Specialist Membership in Orthodontics (or equivalent).
- Possession of Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in restorative Dentistry.
- Evidence of successful completion of an SAC-approved, 2 year minimum Senior StR training programme in Resorative (or equivalent) or within 6 months of completion.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (or equivalent).
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry (or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving this.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Training in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
Desirable
- Experience in the clinical management of patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
Research and clinical audit
Essential
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Effective participation in relevant clinical audit.
- Research relevant to specialty & publications as 1st author in peer reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Presentations at local / regional / national / international meetings.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit.
Teaching
Essential
- Training in teaching.
- Enthusiasm to help develop undergraduate dental teaching in association with PDS.
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching/training or enthusiasm to achieve this.
- Experience in Restorative teaching, including clinical and practical skills.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Well-presented application and CV. Good information technology and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a team & delegate appropriately.
- Evidence of ability to communicate and operate well with patients & healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Demonstration of leadership skills.
Management
Essential
- Experience of management of some aspects of a clinical service.
- Willingness to help develop a sub-regional HANC services.
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in management.
- Management qualification.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH