Job summary
Part-time Specialty Dentist in Restorative Dentistry, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with a special interest in endodontics. The successful candidate will be based at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield. The full post entails 0.4 whole time equivalents. Starting salary to be based on experience.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
A dental degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution. Registration with the General Dental Council. A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in the relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
About us
The appointee will be expected to work independently under the supervision of one of the Consultants. They will be expected to have a good level of knowledge in the field of Oral Surgery. The post will involve delivering practical acute dental care, local anaesthetic, oral surgery and exodontia skills to undergraduate dental students.
The appointee will take his/her equal share in providing emergency cover and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
The successful candidate will work flexibly and cooperatively with the other members of the team in order to provide a high quality and comprehensive service within the Charles Clifford Dental Services Academic Directorate. There are no on-call responsibilities associated with this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC . For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience/ Entry Criteria
Essential
- Dental Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Qualifications required for post BDS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MBBS or equivalent
- MFDS, MJDF, FDS or equivalent
- Wider experience in different Restorative Dentistry units
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good Written and oral communication skills
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Wellesley Road, Broomhall
Sheffield
S10 2SZ