Job overview
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals to our Orthodontic team as an 8 programmed activity (PA) Locum Consultant. The Orthodontic team forms part of the Dental Networked Services at Barts Health. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking for a challenging opportunity to develop their existing skills, and to provide a first-class service to patients. The role is very busy and will include outpatient management, personal treatment lists, multidisciplinary clinics and management of complex cases, supporting service colleagues with management of 18-week RTT, managing clinical governance processes as required within the Orthodontic department, delivery of service improvements and planning with operational and nursing colleagues and working closely with senior colleagues and clinicians to deliver exemplary care for our patients.
The role will be based across the Royal London Dental Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Royal London Dental Hospitals offers a range of specialist Level 3 dental, ophthalmology and oral and maxillofacial services to North-East London. The OMFS team offer specialist trauma, TMJ, orthognathic, soft tissue and salivary gland services. For further information, or to arrange a visit to the site please contact Dr Rakhee Talati, Clinical Lead for Orthodontics and Consultant Orthodontist via email ().
The post is subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance, and the rehabilitation of offender's act (exceptions order 1975) and as such it will be necessary for a submission of disclosure to be made to the criminal records bureau to check for previous criminal convictions.
This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Working for our organisation
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance, and the rehabilitation of offender's act (exceptions order 1975) and as such it will be necessary for a submission of disclosure to be made to the criminal records bureau to check for previous criminal convictions.
This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
2. CCT/MOrth (or entered on GDC Specialist registration for Dentistry).
3. Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent.
4. Up to date logbook
Desirable criteria
5. Leadership qualification
6. Teaching qualification
7. Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Completion of a 3-year CCST training in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent) plus 2-year post CCST Fixed Term Training (FTTA).
9. Experience working in and leading an MDT clinic
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of management of Orthognathic, multidisciplinary Oral Surgery and Orthodontic Patients, hypodontia and cleft palate.
Teaching
Essential criteria
11. Experience of post-graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Effective participation in audit.
13. Ability to appraise scientifically
14. Management of clinical service.
Desirable criteria
15. Peer reviewed clinical research publications.
16. Understanding of the NHS including financial and operational pressures.
17. Understanding of national waiting time targets (Referral to Treatment and Urgent Suspected Cancer).
18. Organisational skills, good time management, forward planning and attention to detail.
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Change Management and Quality Improvement
20. Multi-disciplinary team working
21. Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
22. People Management
23. Teaching qualification
24. Interest in research, with evidence of peer reviewed publications
Other
Essential criteria
25. Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages.
26. Communication skills
27. Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines
28. Empathy, understanding, active listening skills, patience
29. Adaptable to patients of different levels.