Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

West of England

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join the Paediatric Dentistry team at Bristol Dental Hospital. The post covers 10 sessions offering specialist paediatric dental care within a busy tertiary referral service, including new patient assessments, treatment clinics, trauma management, GA pre-assessment and sedation where accredited.

The successful candidate will work with consultants, trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues across the Trust to deliver

Qualifications

Up-to-date knowledge and experience in paediatric dentistry.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

Provide specialist paediatric dental care as part of a tertiary referral service.
Undertake new patient assessments, treatment clinics and trauma management.
Involve GA pre-assessment and inhalation sedation where accredited; collaborate with MDTs.

Skills

Paediatric dentistry

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

GMC registration (AIM or GIM)

MD/PhD (desirable)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Dentistry team at Bristol Dental Hospital as a full-time Specialty Doctor.

This 10-session post offers the opportunity to provide specialist paediatric dental care within a busy tertiary referral service, including new patient assessments, treatment clinics, trauma management, GA pre-assessment clinics, and inhalation sedation (where accredited). The successful candidate will work closely with consultants, trainees, community specialists, and multidisciplinary colleagues across the Trust, contributing to high-quality patient care for children and young people across the South West. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician with excellent communication skills who is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care within a supportive and collaborative team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical sessions will involve comprehensive dental care of patients requiring Paediatric Dentistry, Clinical sessions will involve comprehensive dental care of patients requiring Paediatric Dentistry, GA pre-assessment clinics on the outpatient department, trauma clinics, new patient assessments and treatment clinics including sedation on the outpatient department.

The post-holder will collaborate directly with colleagues from other dental and medical specialties within the Dental hospital and wider Trust such as Oral Medicine, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Adult Restorative and Special Care Dentistry as well as the Primary Care Dental Service team based in the community). The post-holder will require flexibility, resilience and a wide range of skills for this post and will be supported by clear line management and mentorship.

Candidate Requirements

Flexibility, resilience, and a broad skill set in paediatric dentistry.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to the Trust's values: Respecting Everyone, Embracing Change, Recognising Success, and Working Together.
Willingness to engage with clear line management and mentorship.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For a more in-depth job description and main responsibilities of this role, please have a look to the Job Description document or contact us.

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Dentistry
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Research

Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

Teaching and Training

Essential

Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees.
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching/ education qualification.
Educational Supervisor training completed

Management & Leadership

Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential