Job summary Thisis an opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team with a shared vision ofimproving standards of Oral Medicine care.This newly established 10 PA post reflects the need to develop andenhance secondary and tertiary Oral Medicine services in Leeds and surroundingareas.
The post is offered by the LeedsDental Institute in partnership with the School of Dentistry at the Universityof Leeds reflecting the key role of education in workforce professionaldevelopment for students and registrants.Thesuccessful applicant must hold fullregistration with the General Dental Council (GDC) and be on the Specialistlist for Oral Medicine orwithin 6 months of CCST at the time of interview, if currently within atraining programme within the UK.
Inaccordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories ofdoctors must be on the GDC Specialist List at the point of taking up the post.
Main duties of the job A commitment to teaching and training the workforceis essential.
The role will include opportunities to work within a team todevelop quality improvement and leadership skills.Consideration will be given to applicantswho wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:Transforming Oral Medicine Care Why and HowINTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:Friday 17 January 2025 About us Leeds Teaching Hospitalsis one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leadingclinical expertise and medical technology.We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000residents of Leeds itself.
The Trust hasa budget of £1 billion.
Our 17,000 staffensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds orout-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites alllinked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialistand integrated care.Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff.
Our values are to be:Patient-centredFairCollaborativeAccountableEmpoweredWe believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:1.
Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience2.
Thebest place to work3.
Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation4.
Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care5.
Financiallysustainable Job description Job responsibilities In relation to this post, this is a wte post created to join the team and work within an exciting and dynamic environment.
The role will primarily be based at the Leeds Dental Institute (LDI) with flexibility required to deliver care at other LTHT.
There will be an emphasis on service, education and leadership development through multi-disciplinary working.
The appointee will be encouraged to develop an area of specialist practice over time.OBJECTIVES OF THE POST The post is an appointment for an Oral Medicine Consultant with the objectives: Deliver a consultant-led Oral Medicine clinical service across the breadth of specialist practice as part of an integrated team of Oral Medicine specialists.
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Have an important role in education and workforce development.3.
Have a commitment to personal development aligned with the priorities of the Oral Medicine team.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS, BChD or equivalent (registrable dental degree).
Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Oral Medicine or equivalent before commencing the post.
Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment.
On the GDC Specialist List in Oral Medicine (or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion from date of interview).
YOUR GDC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLCATION.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable Medical degree.
Relevant Postgraduate qualification or equivalent.
Full registration with the GMC (with a licence to practise).
Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Oral Medicine.
Desirable Previous experience of clinical supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate dental students.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
*Well organised and skilled in good time management.
*Effective interpersonal skills.
*Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
*Hold full GDC Registration with a license to practice.
*Entry on the GDC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process Desirable Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Successful completion of an SAC-approved training programme in Oral Medicine, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals.
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.