Job summary
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is an acute care Foundation Teaching Trust catering for a population of over 400,000 with a 782 bedded fully equipped modernised hospital, with two satellite units (equipped for outpatient and day case procedures).
The Specialist Surgery Directorate itself is under the Clinical Directorship of Mr Sohail Qureshi. The Orthodontics Service is grouped with Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT and Audiology and is led by Mr Neil Molony as Clinical Service Lead
The Trust has a clinically led structure. The Specialist Surgery Directorate forms part of the Surgical Division, which is under the leadership of Mr Babar Elahi (Chief of Surgery), Mr Pradip Karanjit (Director of Operations), and Mr Jack Richards (Divisional Chief Nurse).
The departments offer a high-quality orthodontic referral service for local general dental practitioners, community dentists, general medical practitioners and other consultant colleagues. The Trust currently employs 1 Orthodontic Consultant, 1 Locum Consultant Orthodontist, 2 Orthodontic clinical assistants, 1 Oral Surgery Consultant and 2 Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake Orthodontic clinics within the outpatient setting at Russell Hall Hospital.
- Take forward the Orthodontic service to include the management and orthodontic treatment for orthognathic and orthodontic patients.
- To provide necessary advice and support to general dental practitioners and primary care orthodontic specialists undertaking NHS orthodontic treatment.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care
- Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical/dental education.
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The post holder will not be required to participate in an on-call rota.
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The proposed programme of work comprises of 7 – 10 programmed activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of four hours.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GDC registration with licence to practice
- On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontic Dentistry or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Qualifications
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. MSc in an Orthodontic Specialty
- Higher Degree
Training and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Desirable
- Publications on orthodontics
Experience
Essential
- Committed to improving the patient health care experience and improving Trust performance
Desirable
- Experience of risk management
- Effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Teaching experience
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GDC registration with licence to practice
- On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontic Dentistry or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Qualifications
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. MSc in an Orthodontic Specialty
- Higher Degree
Training and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality
Desirable
- Publications on orthodontics
Experience
Essential
- Committed to improving the patient health care experience and improving Trust performance
Desirable
- Experience of risk management
- Effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Teaching experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
