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Person specification

Essential

Primary dental qualification
Full current registration with the GDC
Entry on GDC specialist register in Restorative Dentistry or within 6 months of expected CCST
Successful completion of a SAC approved minimum five year training programme in Restorative Dentistry or within six months of completion or equivalent.
Intercollegiate speciality fellowship examination or equivalent.
An appropriate postgraduate qualification in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
Experience of current, and significant experience in Restorative Dentistry including treatment of head and neck cancer patients, hypodontia and cleft patients, and advanced restorative procedures.
Evidence of a substantial commitment to the speciality
Ability to provide high quality specialist care for patients seen and treated and an expert clinical opinion
Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a secondary centre.
High level of experience in undertaking prosthodontic rehabilitation of Head and Neck cancer patients
Experience in attending MDTS for Head and Neck cancer and pre-radiotherapy assessments
Ability to lead and work as part of a healthcare team
Experience of delegating work to and supervising staff
Experience of communication with consultants and senior clinicians across a broad range of medical and dental specialities
Ability to interact and work constructively with consultant and specialist colleagues and dental team members in both primary, secondary and tertiary care settings.
Experience in clinical leadership and management including governance of clinical care relating to Restorative Dentistry.
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Experience of, and commitment to audit.
To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and incorporate into clinical practice where appropriate
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with confidence with patients and their families, peers and members of the dental team; and other health care professionals
Positive approach to lessons learned
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work on own initiative and manage themselves and others
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Respond to service needs, working flexibly when required

Desirable

Teaching qualification
Management/leadership course/certification
Experience of working at consultant level
Significant and current experience of working with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams.
Trained Educational or Clinical Supervisor
Evidence of leadership/project management
Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching of non-medical health professionals

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

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Person specification