Job Details
There is potential for the successful candidate(s) to be eligible for the nationally agreed Welsh Golden Hello financial incentive and the health Board would be willing to negotiate on the starting salary. In addition, the post is subject to the Welsh Consultant contract, which has significant benefits when compared to the English Contract. This includes a greater number of supporting professional activity (SPA) sessions within the job plan and faster pay progression. Generous relocation packages are also available.
The appointee will collaborate with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to enhance the comprehensive Consultant service for North Wales. The post involves the treatment of severe and complex malocclusions to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multi-disciplinary management including orthognathic surgery and collaboration with restorative dentistry. There are opportunities to provide local orthodontic care as part of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network. We have strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, along with quarterly Mersey, Cheshire & North Wales regional audit and consultant group meetings.
Main duties of the job
The North Wales Dental Academy was created in 2022, as a collaboration between BCUHB, Cardiff Dental School, Bangor University, Health Education & Improvement Wales, and Welsh Government. The Academy aims to assist in the development of additional clinical and educational skills within North Wales, utilising the state-of-the-art educational facilities in Bangor and a network of dental and specialist practices throughout North Wales. There is scope for the appointee(s) to be actively involved with this project and undertake teaching, training and research as part of their job plan.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices andthe NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive of BCUHB, said The Heath Board is focused on optimising dental services across North Wales. Orthodontic provision forms a key aspect of this holistic care approach. The Board and I fully support the future development of secondary care orthodontic services and look forward to welcoming new members of the team to take forward this exciting opportunity.
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Full GDC Registration ?Specialist Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent ?Be on the GDC Specialist Register in Orthodontics
Desirable
2. Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent before commencing the post ?Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CSST in Orthodontics ?Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery or equivalent ?MSc or equivalent
Experience
Essential
3. Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum two year training in a fixed term training appointment (Post-CCST/FTTA) in Orthodontics or within six months of completion of training which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years or equivalent ?Commitment to continued professional development through lifelong learning.
Desirable
4. Successful completion of an SAC approved minimum three year training programme in Orthodontics ?Experience in the management of craniofacial anomalies, including CLP ?Demonstration of CPD log book.
ABILITY
Essential
5. Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working ?Counselling and communication skills ?Up-to-date with current practices in Orthodontics
Desirable
6. Computing skills
AUDIT
Essential
7. Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical/dental practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
8. Critical appraisal skills
RESEARCH
Essential
9. Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
10. Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication in refereed journals ?Active research interests
MANAGEMENT
Essential
11. Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process ?Management of clinical service
Desirable
12. Evidence of management training ?Involvement in Service development
TEACHING
Essential
13. Evidence of teaching medical/dental students and junior doctors/dentists at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Desirable
14. Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes ?Evidence of participation in Education skills training ?Training in teaching
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
15. Evidence of ability to work both independently and in a team ?Flexible approach ?Good communication skills
Desirable
16. Participation in Appraisal skills course ?Leadership skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
17. Satisfactory Immigration Status ?Satisfactory Health Clearance Satisfactory Disclosure Check ?Disability and