ConsultantPaediatrics

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

London

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for an 9PA Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established team with an international reputation within the speciality of Paediatric dentistry.

The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals in London, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join consultant colleagues as part of a wider established team providing a full range of paediatric dental services, postgraduate training and research. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills, a high level of clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric dentistry and enthusiasm for postgraduate teaching and training.

Candidates will need to be on the Specialist Register of the General Dental Council for Paediatric Dentistry by date of appointment.

CV required for application

The post holder would work 9PA's within the Paediatric Dental Department of the Eastman Dental Hospital (part of RNENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust). Duties will include diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation, supervision of trainees and post graduate students and involvement in multidisciplinary clinics which may include hypodontia, ortho-paeds, anomalies and oral medicine. There may also be an expectation to be involved with assisting in remote advice clinics. The post-holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. As the post-holder will be an integral part of the departmental team, the ability to lead and work as a team member will be essential. Mandatory training in line with requirements of the Division and Trust must be adhered to. The Trust operates an electronic computerised records system, facilitating remote access to records, high quality patient care and innovative service delivery. The post-holder will need good IT and communication skills as well as a desire to evolve the service, enhancing patient care through excellence in education and training. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up their appointment at the earliest opportunity.

Person specification

Essential

Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
On the UK GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry by date of appointment.
Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry
Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (ISFE), or equivalent, before commencing consultant post (Those without post CCST / ISFE should demonstrate evidence of Management and Leadership training and/or experience that is suitable to meet the requirements of the post)
All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems.
Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to coordinate care with other disciplines and other health care providers.
Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
Experience of innovative treatments. High quality management of patients with advanced needs in Paediatric Dentistry demonstrated by successful outcomes.
Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent
Effective and ongoing participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits.
Effective involvement with clinical governance
A 2 year additional training period post CCST in a SAC-approved training programme, to gain knowledge and experience of healthcare delivery in secondary care, or equivalent
Understanding of the delivery of healthcare within the NHS.
Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures.
Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Application of evidence based practice to clinical care
Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
Commitment to training and CPD
Communication; ability to communicate intelligently and with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to emphathise and work co-operatively with others. Awareness of equality and disability. Needs to be a team player and able to integrate and gel with the current consultant cohort and the rest of the dental team
An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Takes personal responsibility for infection prevention and control

Desirable

Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes
Evidence of innovative service developments, care pathways
Experience of managing, or assisting in the management of, healthcare delivery within the NHS.
Evidence of contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.
Publications in refereed Journals
Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
MSc (or equivalent) ltant