Job summary West Herts Oral, Maxillofacial & Orthodontics department is seeking to recruit a trust doctor in Orthodontics (ST3+) to join the team for a one year fixed term cover.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team providing orthodontic services for complex and multidisciplinary cases across West Hertfordshire.
The successful candidate would work within a purpose-built department alongside maxillofacial surgery and radiographic facilities.
We offer 27 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Main duties of the job The successful postholder will carry out clinical and administrative duties under the care of three consultant orthodontists.
Duties will be able to provide orthodontic treatment for patients under consultant supervision.
There will be times when the Consultant are away from the department on the sessions when the post-holder attends, and he/she will be expected to provide continuity of care and emergency cover as appropriate on that session.
All departmental protocols and policies must be followed, and the post-holder must always seek advice when appropriate.
The post-holder will be encouraged to update his/her knowledge and skills suitable for Continuous Dental Education also to be involved with departmental audit.
The level of supervision will be dependent on the candidate's previous orthodontic experience and the frequency of observation and supervision will be reviewed following appointment.
There is no on call cover required for this post.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD for more information.
Post holder will be expected to work Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, based at Watford General Hospital.
Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3-year minimum training programme in Orthodontics or equivalent Membership in Orthodontics, or equivalent Full or temporary GDC Registration On or eligible for inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics Desirable Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of clinical audit, Research and Development and evidence-based practice Desirable Research Audit Experience: Essential Experience in wide range of techniques Experience in managing/treating complex/multidisciplinary cases