Applications are invited for a Consultant in Orthodontics. This is a substantive appointment based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs).
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry is seeking a consultant to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and is looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service at the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The department benefits from close surgical and restorative collaborative care providing an ideal setting for the development of integrated Orthodontics. There will be an opportunity for building links with teaching departments and expanding training locally.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care, putting the patient first, and should demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Orthodontics, including management of cleft lip and palate, hypodontia, and orthognathic patients using dental implants. The appointee will play a key role in the management of patient referrals to the department with emphasis on multidisciplinary treatment of patients and will participate in the teaching programs of the department.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide, and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Person Specification Qualification/Training Essential Entry on GDC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview or provide GDC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register BDS or equivalent Completion of CCT in orthodontics or equivalent and entry on the GDC specialist list for orthodontics Successful completion of an SAC approved 2-year Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA)/Post-CCST training appointment, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent for other European Economic Area National
Desirable Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
Previous Experience Essential Broad range of experience in Orthodontics Ability to manage complex orthodontic problems. Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training, and other colleagues Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Desirable Published papers and original work in peer-reviewed journals Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable experience and participation in research
Skills Essential Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors. Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision-making Ability to effectively teach clinical skills Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Other Requirements Essential Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the specialty Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning Role model our Trust values every day Understands and can demonstrate the values of the NHS constitution Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs 361-R2R-2258-C
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The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry is seeking a consultant to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and is looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service at the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The department benefits from close surgical and restorative collaborative care providing an ideal setting for the development of integrated Orthodontics. There will be an opportunity for building links with teaching departments and expanding training locally.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care, putting the patient first, and should demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Orthodontics, including management of cleft lip and palate, hypodontia, and orthognathic patients using dental implants. The appointee will play a key role in the management of patient referrals to the department with emphasis on multidisciplinary treatment of patients and will participate in the teaching programs of the department.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide, and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation, and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns, and we are committed to listening and considering all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Person Specification Qualification/Training Essential Entry on GDC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview or provide GDC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register BDS or equivalent Completion of CCT in orthodontics or equivalent and entry on the GDC specialist list for orthodontics Successful completion of an SAC approved 2-year Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA)/Post-CCST training appointment, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent for other European Economic Area National
Desirable Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
Previous Experience Essential Broad range of experience in Orthodontics Ability to manage complex orthodontic problems. Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training, and other colleagues Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Desirable Published papers and original work in peer-reviewed journals Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable experience and participation in research
Skills Essential Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors. Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision-making Ability to effectively teach clinical skills Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Knowledge Essential Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Other Requirements Essential Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the specialty Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning Role model our Trust values every day Understands and can demonstrate the values of the NHS constitution Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs 361-R2R-2258-C
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