Job summary
Applications are invited for a locum part-time Specialty Doctor post (1 day per week/ 0.2 wte) in Orthodontics to start at the earliest opportunity. The vacancy is available on Thursdays only. The post is based at the Eastman Dental Hospital (RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals) part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Successful applicants will join an established team in providing a wide range of orthodontic services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in postgraduate teaching and training.
All candidates must be on the Specialist Register for Orthodontics.
Main duties of the job
This position is to support existing clinical service provision and training needs in a locum post to cover maternity leave; this is a fixed term post until 30 April 2025. The focus of the post will be Orthodontic clinical supervision, clinical training and teaching of trainee orthodontists.
As well as educating trainees with their knowledge and expertise in the field of orthodontics, they will be responsible for treatment being carried out safely, to a level appropriate of a specialist hospital and complying with clinical protocols.
A key component of the post will be communication with referring practitioners and close working with the consultant team to help drive the service to achieve the objectives of the department.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals (RNENT & EDH)
The Division of the RNENT and EDH has an overall Divisional Clinical Director and Divisional Manager. There are three sub-divisions of surgery, medicine and dentistry, each with their own General Manger and Clinical Director.
The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals are located in a recently constructed purpose-built clinical facility on Huntley Street in central London, which opened in October 2019. A number of joint clinics are undertaken in liaison with the other Directorates to optimise patient care.
Clinical Departments (Units)The clinical departments have recently been reorganized to form a new Divisional structure. Department of Paediatric Dentistry Department of Orthodontic Dentistry Department of Oral Surgery Dental Medicine (including special care dentistry and facial pain) Department of Endodontics Department of Periodontology Department of Prosthodontics (includes Implantology) Education Department incorporating the schools providing DCP training, (student Dental Nurses and the Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Training)
Various training programmes are available including several which are recognised as contributing to specialisation. These include: Conservative Dentistry Dental Implantology Periodontology Prosthodontics Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Paediatric Dentistry Special Needs Dentistry Surgical Dentistry
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GDC
- 3 years specialty training
- MOrth/CCST
Desirable
- Masters Degree in Orthodontics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years experience in orthodontic practice
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and clinical governance
- Use of evidence based practice; can demonstrate thorough knowledge of the relevant literature
- Ability to organise and prioritse own workload
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Research in related field
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with patients and others involved in patient care.
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Leads own career development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG