Job summary
- Main area
- Dental/Oral
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-5670
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum plus London weighting (pro-rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Endo Dental
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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Job overview
The RNENT & EDH is recruiting to 1.3WTE Specialty Doctor vacancies in Endodontics. These can be delivered via full time or part time roles. Enthusiastic new member(s) will work alongside colleagues within an established clinical teaching team. The post-holder/s will be involved in endodontic service delivery consisting of:
• Assessing new patients
• Undertaking complex endodontic treatment
• Management of dental trauma patients
• Supervision of postgraduate trainees at masters and MClinDent level, as well as specialty registrars in restorative dentistry or provide cover for colleagues.
• Triaging referrals with consultant oversight when required
A postgraduate qualification in endodontics and experience of complex treatment are essential.
Whilst the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a focus towards endodontics, the post holder(s) will be expected to be proficient in the delivery of complete restorative care for patients. This will include familiarity with Trust policies, administrative duties and embracing the Trust’s vision and values. Depending on the needs of the endodontic service the duties in the job plan may change.
The post holder would need to have good insight into postgraduate training at this level within endodontics and ensure that within post they are compliant with Health Education England Professional Development Framework requirements for clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
• Provision of high-quality specialist care for patients using currently accepted protocols.
• Supervision of postgraduate trainees at Masters and MClinDent level, as well as specialty registrars in restorative dentistry or provide cover for colleagues.
• Maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping and communication with patients, referrers and staff.
• Practising clinical governance to a high standard to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the reputation of the Trust.
• Ensuring local and national targets for activity are met.
• Undertaking mandatory training and continued professional development and being aware of any new clinical developments in dentistry.
• Inputting into departmental/divisional and hospital meetings.
• Adopting and promoting Trust values and complying with Trust policies.
• Undertaking annual job planning and appraisal.
Working for our organisation
The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals are housed in a recently constructed purpose built clinical facility on Huntley Street in central London, which opened in October 2019.
We work with the Eastman Dental Institute which is a postgraduate dental school forming part of University College London, whose main activities are research and postgraduate education in the field of oral healthcare.
A central focus of the Endodontic Department is to provide high quality patient care through service delivery which is closely integrated into the training programmes for both Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics. It is devoted to the concept of optimal patient care in the context of teaching and research as well as co-ordinating a multilevel treatment service for referring practitioners and patients regionally. As such we are seeking an individual(s) with the skills and values that will align with and support this vision.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate(s) will take up their appointment as soon as possible by mutual arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post holder will work under the direction of the consultants in the restorative division, primarily based in the Endodontic Department and will be directly responsible to the Clinical Director. The post holder will be expected to:
Clinical
• Provide a courteous and efficient service to all users by actioning all enquiries & queries accurately and promptly thus enabling patients, referrers and clinicians needs to be met/exceeded
• Provide high quality specialist care for patients seen and treated
• Deliver the clinical protocols for all patients undergoing endodontic treatment to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
• Participate in supervision of postgraduate trainees at masters and MClinDent level, as well as specialty registrars in restorative dentistry if and when necessary
• Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in dentistry, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
Quality Assurance & Safety
• Ensure that all notes are written legibly with the details of procedures
• Conform to the incident reporting guidelines
• Deliver the patient output to ensure that 18 week targets are met
• Maintain high standards of clinical note keeping.
• Contribute to clinical audit/clinical governance and undertake clinical audit projects
• Contribute towards developing, monitoring and reviewing the service including preparing reports as required.
• Undertake any training necessary to fulfil duties of the post including mandatory training such as basic life support, hand washing, fire training and data protection.
• Help investigate any complaints in line with Trust policies
Administrative
• Deal with complaints efficiently and effectively in line with Trust guidelines
• Attend all departmental/divisional and hospital meetings
• Ensure all patient related correspondence is sent to patients in a timely manner
• Produce effective communication with all users of the service including referrers
General
• To adhere to the UCLH service commitment "Putting Patients First" and adopt a professional approach to patient care at all times.
• To comply with the Trust’s equal opportunities policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times.
• To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and following the Incident, serious incidents and near misses reporting policy and procedure.
• Will participate in annual appraisal and job planning. The latter is a separate process to the appraisal.
• To take personal responsibility for ensuring that UCLH resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage and to comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• To comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.
• To be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GDC
- Postgraduate qualification in endodontics, full-time or part time MSc or MClinDent level or equivalent) (or pending).
Desirable criteria
- MFDS, MJDF or equivalent
- GDC Endodontics specialist list - (or pending)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in the management of complex endodontic procedures.
- Experience in management of Dentoalveolar trauma
Desirable criteria
- Minimum of 4 years’ clinical experience.
- Experience of specialist endodontic practice.
- Experience of clinical teaching, particularly at postgraduate and specialist levels.
- Competence at surgical endodontic treatment.
- Understanding of the function of and training provided by the department
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Use of evidence-based practice; can demonstrate thorough knowledge of the relevant literature.
- Knowledge at masters’ degree level or specialist postgraduate training in endodontics
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and clinical audit experience.
- Research in related field
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills with patients and colleagues involved in patient care. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in presenting finding to patients, teams and learners using diplomacy and empathy
- Communicates clearly in writing and verbally
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Communicates with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Takes responsibility and seeks advice before making decisions when appropriate and exerts appropriate authority.
- Sees patients/learners as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- Demonstrable evidence of team working
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates Innovation and enthusiasm in implementing changes
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Infection control: risk to self and others
Essential criteria
- Understands the awareness of policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. and demonstratable evidence of infection prevention and control
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Change in duties as required by service needs
- Evidence of experience with governance and audit and its impact on patient care and training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie MANDEL
- Job title
- General Manager Dentistry
- Email address
- [email protected]
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