Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

Salary

£61,542 – £99,216

Posted

5 May

About the role

We are inviting applications for Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics to join our dynamic team, within the Division of Restorative Dentistry, starting at the earliest opportunity. This is a fixed term post for 12 months, primarily to support provision of patient care via treatment and consultation clinics.

The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join a well established team in providing a wide range of complex Prosthodontic and Restorative procedures, including surgical components. They must be experienced in management of patients requiring a multidisciplinary approach, such as (but not limited to) head and neck cancer, hypodontia and dental trauma. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and some further postgraduate experience in this field. They should demonstrate evidence of both team working and leadership skills.

Candidates should ideally be on/ eligible for the Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry/ Prosthodontics or at the minimum demonstrate further postgraduate training in this discipline.

Planned interview date: Thursday 4th June.

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Direct Clinical Care Activities

Person specification

Essential

BDS or equivalent
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC Dentist’s register by date of interview.
Experience in the the diagnosis treatment planning of patients presenting with restorative/ prosthodontic challenges
Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both fixed and removable, in the field of Restorative Dentistry (to cover prosthodontics and fundamentals of endodontics and periodontology)
Evidence of undertaking previous hospital posts / training / appointments or equivalent particularly in the field of prosthosdontics/ Rest. Dentistry
Able to manage and treat patients with advanced restorative/ prosthodontic treatment needs including HNC
Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
Understanding data reporting and its relevance.
Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
Be able to demonstrate effective team working
Ability to demonstrate Innovation and enthusiasm in implementing changes
To understand limitations and when to ask for assistance
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Desirable

MSc or equivalent
Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
On the GDC’s Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry and/or Prosthodontics or eligible for/ in process of application
Previous hospital posts/ training in other disciplines eg Oral Surgery
Ability to undertake endodontic treatment
Evidence of managing/ planning for periodontal disease
Experience in digital dentistry workflows
Experience with dental implant rehabilitation