Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry
Job summary
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
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Other · Essential
Meets professional health requirements Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
