Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry
An opportunity has arisen within the Royal National Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital & Eastman Dental Hospital for a 9PA Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. This role is part of an established team offering a full range of paediatric dental services, postgraduate training and research.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work 9 PA’s within the Paediatric Dental Department and will be responsible for diagnosis and treatment planning, treatment under general anaesthetic and sedation, supervision of trainees and postgraduate students, and involvement in multidisciplinary clinics covering hypodontia, ortho‑paeds, anomalies and oral medicine. The role may also involve assisting with remote advice clinics and participating in audit and clinical governance activities.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council and current license to practice.
- On the UK GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry by date of appointment.
- Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry.
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination (ISFE) or equivalent, or evidence of Management and Leadership training to meet the post requirements.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Experience
- All aspects of paediatric dentistry care with particular emphasis on the management of severe and complex problems.
- Understanding and management of patients with multidisciplinary problems and ability to coordinate care with other disciplines.
- Experience with a wide range of orthodontic techniques and materials.
- Experience of innovative treatments and high‑quality management of patients with advanced needs, demonstrated by successful outcomes.
- Successful completion of an SAC‑approved 3‑year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
Audit
- Effective participation in audit and demonstration of completed audits.
- Involvement with clinical governance.
- Experience of audit supervision of others and leading audit programmes.
- Evidence of innovative service developments and care pathways.
Management
- Additional 2‑year training period post‑CCST in a SAC‑approved programme, or equivalent, to gain experience of healthcare delivery.
- Understanding of NHS healthcare delivery.
- Experience of working with and managing teams and liaising with colleagues.
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
- Experience of managing or assisting in management of healthcare delivery within the NHS.
- Contribution to the management of healthcare delivery at a departmental level.
Research
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically.
- Application of evidence‑based practice to clinical care.
- Publications in refereed journals.
- Research relevant to paediatric dentistry.
- MSc or equivalent.
Teaching skill & experience
- Experience of chairside clinical teaching and training of postgraduates and junior staff.
- Experience of lectures, presentations and formal teaching to a variety of clinical groups.
- Commitment to training and CPD.
- Completion of a teaching or training course.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Ability to build rapport, listen, and negotiate.
- Acknowledgement of equality and disability.
- Team player capable of integrating with the current consultant cohort.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Infection Prevention and Control
- Take personal responsibility for infection prevention and control.
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. You must hold appropriate UK professional registration and meet all disclosure and barring service requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact details
Name: Amanda O’DonnellJob title: Consultant & Clinical Lead, Paediatric DentistryEmail: amanda.o’donnell1@nhs.netTelephone: 0203 456 1023 (secretary)
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