We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our well-established team delivering the Orthodontic service in Somerset.
This is a permanent, but flexible consultant appointment to deliver between 4 PAs and 10 PAs per week. The days the sessions are delivered is negotiable. We are also offering a competitive relocation package for the right applicant.
This is a newly created post that offers the benefits of moving into an experienced department, which is multi-specialty including: restorative dentistry, maxillofacial and oral surgery; while enjoying plentiful opportunities for professional development. Working with a team of two other consultants, two specialty doctors and a trainee therapist. There are numerous opportunities for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
We have also developed a great working partnership with the University of Bristol Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the jobWe expect that you will join the team to provide a full range of orthodontic services, including taking an active role in the various MDTs. We currently hold MDTs for orthognathic and oral surgery patients, and a restorative MDT for the management of hypodontia. We are also open to hearing how we can complement our Orthodontic service with new skills and specialist interests in line with NHSE and the Commissioning Group's framework of services.
The trust can also offer you a sabbatical built into your contract. This comprises of 3 months every 5 years. Although unpaid leave, it is built into the salary, meaning you will get paid 57/60ths every month; so by the time you get to the three months, you will be paid as well.
About usAs an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
Job responsibilitiesWe expect that you will join the team to provide a full range of orthodontic services, including taking an active role in the various MDTs. We currently hold MDTs for orthognathic and oral surgery patients, and a restorative MDT for the management of hypodontia. We are also open to hearing how we can complement our Orthodontic service with new skills and specialist interests in line with NHSE and the Commissioning Groups framework of services.
Person SpecificationQualifications & trainingRegistered GDC & on GDC specialist register in OrthodonticsSuccessful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year training program in Orthodontics at consultant levelCertificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in OrthodonticsIntercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics (ISFE), or equivalent; or within six months of expected date of achieving ISFE.Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalentKnowledgeEvidence of up to date knowledge in orthodontic techniques, including multidisciplinary careUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.ExperienceWide experience in orthodontics and the use of a full range of orthodontic treatment techniques.Ability to manage complex orthodontic problems including providing care for cleft lip and palate, other craniofacial anomalies and restorative problems in conjunction with the Restorative ConsultantsExperience in planning and supervising treatment carried out by Specialty DentistsExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teachingSkills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GDPs, nurses and other agenciesComputer literate and able to adapt to utilising multiple IT support systems as part of working life.Communication SkillsEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsPlanning & Organising SkillsExperience in planning and providing orthognathic treatment in combination with Maxillofacial SurgeonsAbility to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist serviceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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