Consultant Restorative Dentist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, offering a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal area. Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering excellent patient care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. The role requires strong clinical skills and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC/GMC and holds a Licence to Practice.
• Completed Intercollegiate Fellowship Exam in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Experienced in managing complex cases in restorative dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Involved in Restorative Dentistry services in Cornwall.
• Assist in meeting Key Performance Indicators for the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

Skills

Managing patients with complex facial trauma

Managing patients with oral cancer

Surgical management of temporomandibular joint pathology

Participation in clinical audits

Experience in teaching and postgraduate research

Education

GDC/GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Intercollegiate Fellowship Exam in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

CCST in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent

Completion of a relevant surgical fellowship

Educational supervisor training

ATLS certification

Job description

Applications are invited for a new locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The post attracts 4PAs.

This expansion is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team delivering excellent care in a beautiful area of the country. With our expanding team and our commitment to the continuing evolution of our services, this is an exciting time to join us.

The successful applicant will become part of our close-knit and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team and will enjoy a good work-life balance along with the unique benefits of Cornwall's diverse, coastal lifestyle.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate, the Clinical Director, and consultant colleagues on behalf of the Medical Director, based on the department's needs and the individual's strengths and interests, ensuring flexibility to recruit the best applicant.

Main duties of the job

• Full involvement in Restorative Dentistry services in Cornwall, working with primary care dental services and the Peninsula Dental School.
• Assist in meeting Key Performance Indicators for the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people, which increases during peak visitor seasons. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of around £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site provides ongoing education for medical, nursing, and other health professionals.

We are committed to advancing medical care, developing our clinical services and facilities, and maintaining a reputation for research and innovation.

Job responsibilities

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• Agency interest will not be considered until after the advert closes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GDC/GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Successfully completed the Intercollegiate Fellowship Exam in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent
• CCST in Restorative Dentistry or within six months of completing Specialist Training in Restorative Dentistry
• Completion of a relevant surgical fellowship
• Educational supervisor training
• ATLS certification

Experience

• Managing patients with complex facial trauma
• Managing patients with oral cancer
• Surgical management of temporomandibular joint pathology
• Head and neck skin cancer surgery, including metastatic disease
• Participation in clinical audits
• Experience in teaching and postgraduate research, with publications in refereed journals
• Performing sentinel lymph node biopsies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for previous convictions.