Trust Doctor (DCT 2-3 equivalent)

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth seeks a Trust Dental Core Trainee (DCT2/3) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves managing patients in various settings, providing leadership, and participating in teaching and governance sessions. Candidates should have at least one year of experience, hold temporary/full GDC registration, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working requests considered

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Evidence of commitment and ability to work in a team.
• Good information technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings.
• Provide first tier leadership for a junior team.
• Participate in audit and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Oral surgery skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Temporary/full GDC Registration

MFDS or equivalent

Postgraduate prizes and awards

Job description

Trust Dental Core Trainee (DCT2/3) equivalent role in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, managing patients seen in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings with on-call commitments. This is all within the main hospital site.

Main duties of the job

Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training

Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff

Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)

Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases

Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff

On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of oral & maxillofacial patients and emergency referrals with second on call support

Providing first tier leadership for junior team

Opportunities to develop and consolidate higher complexity dentoalveolar and soft tissue surgical skills

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have temporary/full GDC registration with a minimum of one year experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, hold the MFDS or equivalent, and have at least two years post qualification experience.

The post holder will be professionally accountable to the Medical Director and managerially accountable to the Service Line Director Jules Scott.

Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions

Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation is encouraged

Participation in audit and quality improvement projects is supported

Teaching ward rounds

Support for MFDS/MJDF and other post-graduate examinations

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING

Essential

• Temporary/ full GDC Registration with sufficient clinical experience

Desirable

• Membership/Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent Teaching qualification Postgraduate prizes and awards Evidence of ATLS / ALS / ILS training

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Sound knowledge of oral surgery/medicine and basic maxillofacial surgery Skilled in basic dentoalveolar surgery Experience of running routine local anaesthetic clinics Minimum of 1-2 years' experience at DCT level in OMFS

Desirable

• Knowledge of more advanced maxillofacial procedures and facial trauma

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other health-care professionals Well-presented CV Evidence of ability to work effectively in a team Good information technology skills

Desirable

• Good presentation skills

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability Evidence of commitment

Desirable

• Full UK Driving Licence

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