The role includes all aspects of oral health in children, and the successful candidate will be required to contribute to patient care and teaching.
This is a full-time 10PA position, but candidates wishing to be considered for part-time are encouraged to apply.
What's in it for you?
Recruitment and Retention Premium of up to £15K (£5K per annum)
Less than 10 PAs negotiable
No on-call commitment
Strong University links
Research and teaching opportunities
Working at a regional referral centre undertaking an exciting modernisation process
Bristol itself is a beautiful and vibrant city bursting with entertainment, arts, culture, food, and diversity. It offers a very high standard of living with excellent schools and housing. It has good transport links with easy access to London, the wider South West, the Midlands, and Wales. Outside the city, there are fantastic opportunities for outdoor pursuits on the coast of Devon, Cornwall, and Wales, and the Brecon Mountains and the Cotswolds.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership, dental advice, and treatment within the specialty of Paediatric Dentistry and for patients requiring oral and dental rehabilitation.
The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
New patient referral clinics
Personal treatment of complex oral rehabilitation cases
Clinical teaching at postgraduate level
Multidisciplinary planning and review clinics
Opportunities exist to develop your passion in research, teaching, and clinical service. Collaboration is strongly encouraged across Dental Specialties. The post holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care, putting the patient first in line with the Trust's core values.
Interview Date: 17th March 2025
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 that 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.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Person Specification Qualifications & Training
Full registration including specialist list with the General Dental Council (GDC) or
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent) or within six months of completion
Membership of appropriate Medical or Dental Defence Society
Successful completion of a Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) approved training program in Paediatric Dentistry (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completion
Additional post-CCST development over 2 years as recommended by SAC in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
Higher academic qualification *
Evidence of high-impact publications
High level recognition of their teaching, such as a postdoctoral qualification or Fellowship of Higher Education Academy or equivalent
Membership of relevant professional organisations relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Developing and running undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, at the appropriate level
Demonstrable experience of unsupervised clinical practice in Paediatric Dentistry
A track record of leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
A working knowledge of clinical governance and effective participation in audit and quality improvement
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
Management of clinical service
Management of academic staff
Evidence of teaching innovation with objective markers of teaching quality
Evidence of publication in high-impact scientific journals
Ability to prioritise, organise time appropriately and work independently
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
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
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer-reviewed research papers
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Formal teaching qualification
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
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
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
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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.
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