Main area Oral Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Fixed term: 9 months (May include evening sessions.) Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week (May include evening sessions.) Job ref 820-7457366-DEN
Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Birmingham Dental Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £61,542 - £99,216 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2025 23:59
Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
The successful candidates will have significant surgical experience and will join a skilled and enthusiastic team providing a full range of out-patient oral surgical treatment. Experience of treatment under conscious sedation will be of advantage.
The successful candidates will be expected to offer flexibility in sessions to be worked to support the needs of the service.
The post-holder will be encouraged to be involved in all departmental activities, including undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and training, the monthly teaching and training afternoons and the further development of appropriate departmental audits and outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties within the Oral Surgery Department and Primary Care Unit involve the outpatient and day case care of patients at the Birmingham Dental Hospital, as directed by the Consultant in charge of the Department or their nominated deputy. The post holder is clinically and managerially responsible to the Head of Service in Oral Surgery.
These duties involve all aspects of outpatient oral surgery, including consultation clinics and demand driven sessions. The timetable includes commitments to surgical activity utilising local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthetic techniques. The successful applicant must be prepared to work in all areas within Oral Surgery and Primary Care.
There is a requirement to undertake a session on the late cover rota. This provides professional cover until all patients have vacated the Primary Care Unit at the end of the day.
It is expected that the post holder will give advice and assistance to members of the junior dental staff in training within the Department as the need arises and to participate in the clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior staff in training.
Discharge of clinical duties will be in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
So far as is consistent with proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise for absent colleagues as directed by the Head of Service.
Working for our organisation
The 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 new purpose-built premises close to the main university campus in Egdbaston, and there are good transport links to the city centre and main railway station. The Dental Hospital provides an outpatient and day case service with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Person specification
Other job requirements
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
* Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent
Qualifications / Training
* BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council
* Registration with GDC by time of application
* MFDS / MJDF or equivalent at the time of application
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
* Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of UK Dental Core training year 2 at the time of interview (or equivalent).
* Have the ability to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
* Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
* If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
* Other degrees held at time of application e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD or Dip/MSc in sedation
* Specialist list in Oral Surgery
Experience
* Be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
* Has evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
* Shall have completed four years’ full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration
* Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery
* Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience
* Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
* On an NHS primary care organisation Performance List or able to meet requirements for listing
* Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.
* Understanding of the principles and relevance of research in evidence-based practice
* Evidence of participation in quality improvement/audit/service evaluation.
* Attendance at, or participation in, national and international meetings relevant to Oral Surgery.
* Have documented experience of inpatient care and management of emergencies in a hospital setting.
* Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
* Publication/ Conference presentations/posters
* Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
* Evidence of delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, or teaching Dental Care Professionals
* Teaching qualification e.g. PG Certificate in Education, or other teaching training
* Publications and/or presentations on relevant oral surgery topics.
* Accreditation and experience in providing sedation
* Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations
Skills / Knowledge
* Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC Standards for the Dental Team).
* Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention
* Demonstrates good patient care skills
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Ability to prioritise clinical need
* Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
* Able to discuss treatment/oral health options with patients/stakeholders in a way they can understand.
* Demonstrates good information technology skills.
* Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent.
* Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
* Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
* Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind, bringing a range of approaches to problem solving.
* Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
* Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
* Demonstrates respect for all.
* Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team.
* Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
* Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
* Demonstrates flexibility, decisiveness and resilience.
* Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
* Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
* Takes responsibility for own actions
* Demonstrates honesty and reliability.
* Demonstrates respect for the rights of all.
In 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 Scheme
BCHC 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 Inclusion
As 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 Equality
In 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.
Flexible Working
Birmingham 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!
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Benefits 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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