Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term, Locum Consultant in Special Care Dentistry at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post sits within the Dental Medicine Department, which comprises Special Care Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Facial Pain. The Special Care Dental team delivers both outpatient and day stay care in all aspects of dental care for a complex cohort of patients. This service delivers both outpatient and day stay care in all aspects of dental care for a complex cohort of patients and has grown to meet the demands of the increasing population to which it serves. This includes Haemo-oncology, Dental Pathway to support Head and Neck Cancer patients, Inclusive dental pathway, Special Care Dentistry treatments including the use of behaviour management, sedation techniques and General Anaesthetic. The post is to maintain dental support for patients within these pathways and continue to meet the demand for Special Care Dental services.

CV required with application.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will join an established team, working closely with the Clinical Lead in providing a wide range of specialist care and postgraduate training. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, be able to build effective working relationships at all levels, and also have experience in postgraduate teaching and training. An excellent working knowledge of infection control and health and safety issues is also required.

Applicants must have full current GDC registration and be on the GDC's Specialist register for Special Care Dentistry. Experience in dental sedation, as well as the management of medically compromised patients is required.

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:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

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.

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

Professional Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) On the GDC's Specialist Register for Special Care Dentistry

Desirable

Diploma in Special Care Dentistry

Clinical Experience

Essential

Experience of dental treatment of adults under sedation, general anaesthetic and behavioural management techniques. Experience in dental management of medically compromised patients. Management of patients with complex oral / dental problems Experience in provision of dental treatment in primary care dental settings

Desirable

Experience as a Specialist in Special Care dentistry Have significantly contributed to identifying, planning, organising and leading innovative projects to improve service delivery. Experience of multidisciplinary working and successful development of joint development projects Contribution to clinical guidelines and protocols for delivering oral healthcare to Special Care Dental patients

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice Knowledge of risk management Understanding of the direction of the NHS

Management and Leadership

Essential

Demonstrable ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental). Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback

Desirable

Demonstrable management and leadership skills and experience for the NHS environment. Able to respond to changing demands, introduce and manage change.

Clinical Governance Audit Management & IT

Essential

An understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas Effective Participation in Quality Improvement and Audit by demonstration of completed QIPs and audits Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures Ability to use IT and standard Microsoft packages

Desirable

Management of a clinical service

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

Ability to critically appraise scientific literature Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff Understanding of the HEE priorities for Education and Training

Desirable

Publications in refereed Journals Research relevant to Special Care Dentistry Experience in delivering HEE priorities for Education and Training ( as a clinical supervisor, participation in projects)

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