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.
Responsibilities
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.
* Outpatient oral surgery, including consultation clinics and demand driven sessions.
* Timetable includes commitments to surgical activity using local anaesthesia, sedation and general anaesthetic techniques.
* Prepared to work in all areas within Oral Surgery and Primary Care.
* Undertake a session on the late cover rota to provide professional cover until all patients have vacated the Primary Care Unit at the end of the day.
* Provide advice and assistance to junior dental staff in training and participate in the clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior staff in training.
* Discharge of clinical duties in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
* Deputise for absent colleagues as directed by the Head of Service.
About Birmingham Dental Hospital
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 Edgbaston, with good transport links to the city centre and main railway station. The Dental Hospital provides outpatient and day case services with approximately 130,000 patient attendances per annum.
Additional information
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information in regards to this position.
Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion / Employment
UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements: 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. All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level 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. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: BCHC is committed to being a Great Place to Work and to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. The Trust supports career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds and is committed to Positive Action when appropriate.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports flexible working practices and will consider requests where possible, including hybrid patterns of working, to enable flexibility. The NHS People Promise emphasises a healthy work/life balance and BCHC aims to be a Great Place to Work. We encourage applicants to discuss working patterns and hours at interview.
Benefits
* Full NHS terms and conditions including 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
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