Job summary
The
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has a reputation for providing quality
healthcare to the local population of South Yorkshire.
We are seeking to appoint a part-time Consultant in Orthodontics to join the
current Consultant in Orthodontics and be part of a dedicated team in the
department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. This is a replacement post.
The successful candidate should hold a CCST and be on the GDC Specialist
Register in Orthodontics and should also have obtained the ISFE in Orthodontics
or be within 3 months of attainment at time of interview.
This post is for 2.5 PAs but applications from those who wish to work fewer hours
will be given equal consideration.
Rotherham
is conveniently situated, with excellent motorway access, and is close to the
Peak District, Sheffield and Meadowhall Shopping Centre. There are excellent
local state and private education facilities.
We
reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications
have been received without prior notice.
For further information about the post or to arrange a visit please contact: Mr Gavin Bell, Consultant in Orthodontics - 01709
424459 (Sec), Mr Alan Patterson, Clinical Lead for Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery and Orthodontics - 01709 424459 (Sec), or Miss Emma Danks, Service
Manager - 01709 427840.
Main duties of the job
The primary clinical responsibilities
of the post-holder are:
General
1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior
colleagues, to provide a service in Orthodontics with evidence based practice.
2. To provide cover for Consultant and
Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
3. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior
colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior
colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
5. To ensure that there are adequate
arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be
able to contact you when necessary.
Please see job pack for further information
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a
range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South
Yorkshire.
We are
ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and
social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative
and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery
for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart
of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the
main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of
specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and
nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is
committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone.
The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it
serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and
require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical
Recruitment Team to discuss.
All Consultant
interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as
to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview
will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham
General Hospital is situated within the main out-patients area and is shared
with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
It provides a full range of Orthodontic services
to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic
patients, and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the
department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Consultant
Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
There are currently 2 modern well-equipped
surgeries allocated to Orthodontics, with a third surgery shared with
OMFS. The department has its own
radiographic and Cone Beam CT
facilities, and all surgeries have computer terminals for viewing of digital
radiographs on the PAX system. An intra-oral scanner has recently been added in
one of the surgeries and the department uses Dolphin imaging software for
dento-facial imaging. The Orthodontics / OMFS laboratory is sited within the
department, which includes a desk-top scanner to enable digital storage of
study models. All instruments are sterilised in the Central Sterilisation Unit
of the hospital.
Please see job pack for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Orthodontic Department at Rotherham
General Hospital is situated within the main out-patients area and is shared
with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
It provides a full range of Orthodontic services
to patients from the Rotherham area, including the treatment of orthognathic
patients, and patients with hypodontia and impacted teeth. Multidisciplinary clinics are held within the
department with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Consultant
Restorative Dentist from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
There are currently 2 modern well-equipped
surgeries allocated to Orthodontics, with a third surgery shared with
OMFS. The department has its own
radiographic and Cone Beam CT
facilities, and all surgeries have computer terminals for viewing of digital
radiographs on the PAX system. An intra-oral scanner has recently been added in
one of the surgeries and the department uses Dolphin imaging software for
dento-facial imaging. The Orthodontics / OMFS laboratory is sited within the
department, which includes a desk-top scanner to enable digital storage of
study models. All instruments are sterilised in the Central Sterilisation Unit
of the hospital.
Please see job pack for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Training in teaching.
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
- On the GDC Specialist register in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
- Please enter GDC number
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team-working skills
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 2 year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in orthodontics or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in orthodontics
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team-working skills
- Time management/organisational ability.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement, Integrity
Person Specification
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Training in teaching.
- Ability to supervise junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
- On the GDC Specialist register in Orthodontics
- Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics or equivalent
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics
- Please enter GDC number
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team-working skills
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved minimum 2 year training in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in orthodontics or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent, which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years
Desirable
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in orthodontics
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team-working skills
- Time management/organisational ability.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation.
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement, Integrity
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).
