Consultant Orthodontist - ref. r21543503

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Job overview

If you are looking for a consultant post in a dynamic department, in a beautiful part of the world, then we have a great opportunity for a consultant who would like a good work-life balance and great colleagues.

We are a friendly department, focusing on patient centred care delivered with compassion. Although our case mix is complex, we support each other in planning care. We also have a good network of regional colleagues who we can ask for advice or even second opinions.

• If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £10,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses.
• If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment – make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friend's full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide orthodontic care for patients in the east of Dorset with complex orthodontic needs
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams to deliver cleft, orthognathic and hypodontia care
• Deliver high quality, customer focused care

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to deliver care to a broad and complex patient group.
• A chance to improve your clinical and communication skills.
• A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses as well as colleagues in Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Full GDC registration
• Entry on the GDC Specialist Register
• To have undertaken an MScD or DDS or equivalent
• Successfully completed ISFE or shortly to sit the ISFE (must be within 6 months of interview)

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex orthodontic cases
• Ability to take responsibility for delivering the service required of a consultant

• Experience in managing and involvement in treating patients presenting with Cleft Lip and Palate deformaties, patients requiring Orthognathic surgery and Hypodontia

Current Skills & Abilities

• Broad range of IT skills; Ability to update clinical knowledge and skills; knowledge of evidence-based practice

Team Working and Service Development

• Aptitude to be a team member; Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff; Awareness of personal and professional limitations; Good time management skills and ability to cope with and organise efficiently with workload; Ability to work under pressure & cope with setbacks; Ability to practice independantly as a consultant; Ability to take responsibility and aptitude for leadership; Ability to adapt & respond to changing circumstances

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

• Understanding clinical governance and the responsibilities it implies; Knowledge of the principles of and the evidence of participation in clinical audit; Participation in contunuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of past participation; Experience if clinical and process outcome audit

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate to the post; Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust; Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and Communication

• Enthusiasm for Orthodontics and willingness to share knowledge and experience with others; Experience of supervising trainee; Experience of teaching technical & nursing staff; Experience of teaching Dental students; Experience in organising and teaching in professional update course

Communication & Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff; Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English; Ability to present effectively with an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions

Research

• Knowledge of the priciples involved in research; Publications in peer-reviewed journals; Established research interest

Other

• Meets professional health requirements