Job Description
Job overviewThis substantive post is maximum part-time (8 programmed activities) or part-time as agreed and will be subject to the current Terms and Conditions of service governing the appointment of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales, or as subsequently varied by agreement. The post may be available as a job share. The appointee will be employed by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
For this post we are looking to recruit to the following working days to support with consultant cover within the division: Monday, Thursday and Friday however we would be happy to discuss this further if required. Flexible / part time working can be considered.Main duties of the jobThe main clinical duties of the post will involve the outpatient care of patients at Birmingham Dental Hospital, covering all aspects of Oral Medicine.Where appropriate, the Consultant will liaise with colleagues in other speciality areas to provide multidisciplinary treatment for patients with complex medical and dental problems.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior staff. For a suitably qualified candidate an honorary Senior Lecturer’s contract will be sought from the University of Birmingham.Departmental administration and routine correspondence with referring Practitioners will be required, for which secretarial support is available.
The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director for the Dental Hospital. The appointee will be clinically accountable to the Head of Service for Oral Medicine.Consultants will have their performance and job plan regularly reviewed by the Head of Service through the annual job planning process.Working for our organisationThe Birmingham Dental Hospital is an undergraduate dental teaching hospital that shares purpose built accommodation with the School of Dentistry of the University of Birmingham. It is sited in a new purpose built building at Pebble Mill in Edgbaston.
The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.All dental specialties are represented within the hospital building by Consultant clinics and/or university teaching departments. Excellent liaison exists with clinical and laboratory departments associated with the main medical teaching hospitals in Birmingham. A comprehensive range of investigative and report services are available.
Birmingham Dental Hospital forms part of the Dental Services Directorate which is integrated with the Community Services within the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of the largest Community Trusts in the country and incorporates significant elements, both within Community and Specialist Services (including Birmingham Dental Hospital). Birmingham Dental Hospital and the Community Dental Services comprise the Dental Division.
The Division is headed up by a Divisional Medical Director, Divisional Director and Director of Nursing and Therapies. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe appointment will be as a Consultant in Oral Medicine on a part time basis, by agreement, under the employment of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be based at Birmingham Dental Hospital and will provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service for patients referred from General Dental Practitioners, General Medical Practitioners and Consultant colleagues in other medical and dental specialties or who may be self-referred via the Urgent Care service at the Dental Hospital.
As an NHS appointment, the duties predominantly involve service activity. However, the Dental Services have a strong commitment to education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate dental, hygiene and therapy students, and junior staff. The responsibility for developing and delivering the undergraduate teaching programme lies with the academic lead, who liaises with NHS colleagues in planning clinical teaching and assessment of students.
The Consultant may be invited to participate in the Final BDS clinical examinations, and allowance for this is made in capacity planning for the department. The Consultant will be involved, as appropriate, in the clinical training of junior hospital staff and will contribute to the training programme for Specialist Registrars. The post holder will be encouraged to further develop both teaching and service activities, including the Managed Clinical Network, within the budgetary limits set by the Trust.The responsibility will be to work as an Oral Medicine Consultant and manage patients independently.
The role consists of working in a team of consultants and junior staff managing Oral Medicine conditions. The post will line manage non-consultant grade staff. The role will be based at the Birmingham Dental Hospital but there may be a requirement to undertake sessions at other hospitals and clinics within the region by prior agreement with the relevant management.Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this post.Person specificationQualifications/ TrainingEssential criteria- • Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)- • On the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Medicine- • Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent- • Successful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview.Desirable criteria- • MSc or equivalentExperienceEssential criteria- • Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent- • Experience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching.- • Training qualification in teaching.- • Publication in referred journalsDesirable criteria- • Current holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral Medicine are eligible to be shortlisted.- • Applicants who are Nationals from another European country are elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year minimum training period in the National Health Service for Oral Medicine.- • Research relevant to the Oral Medicine specialty.Skills / KnowledgeEssential criteria- • Ability to think creatively and prioritise- • Ability to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates- • Team building, motivational skills- • Ability to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals- • High developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results- • Knowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service- • Ability to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations- • Awareness of clinical service management issuesDesirable criteria- • Experience of service managementPersonal QualitiesEssential criteria- • Ability to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues- • Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success- • Strong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively- • Ability to manage under pressure- • Personal integrity and able to work ethically- • Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example- • Ability to work independently- • Good communication skills- • Good Team Working SkillsDesirable criteria- • Strategic thinker and able to set longer term goals- • Political awareness and diplomacyOther requirementsEssential criteria- • Ability to work flexibly- • Willingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetingsUK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirementsIn accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview SchemeBCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.Promoting Workforce EqualityIn response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities.
Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.DBS CostsPlease be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment.
By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check.
The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team.
Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.Flexible WorkingBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!Using Artificial IntelligenceBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC.
You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages hereBenefits of working for us:- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.- Discounts for local and national retailers- Dedicated well-being services for all employees- Flexible working where possible