Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
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Job overview
Applications are invited for a part time Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (2.5PAs), based within our Department of Prosthodontics, to start at the earliest opportunity. This is a substantive post to support direct patient care, predominantly via clinical supervision (both surgical and non-surgical).The emphasis however will be on the planning and provision of complex restorative surgical procedures. The role will also involve elements of didactic teaching and training of specialty trainees in Restorative Dentistry and its Mono-specialties.
The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join a well-established team in providing a wide range of Prosthodontics and restorative services, postgraduate training and possibly research.Applicants will be expected to have extensive surgical experience within this field, excellent communication and leadership skills, evidence of working with multidisciplinary teams, along with considerable and demonstrable experience in postgraduate level teaching, training, and clinical supervision (both surgical and non-surgical).
Candidates should ideally be on the Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry and / or Prosthodontics at the time of application.
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Main duties of the job
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry/ Prosthodontics. The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets and excellence in education/training.
The post is for a 2.5PA appointment, in the Department of Prosthodontics, Restorative Division, at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital (RNENT and ED Hospital, UCLH).
The post-holder(s) will be expected to show drive and initiative towards patient care putting the patient first in line with the Trust core values. They will be expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry as a whole, with a specific interest and demonstrable experience in implantology (including highly complex surgical and prosthodontic elements) as well as both conventional and adhesive treatment and management of multidisciplinary cases.
The post-holder will also be expected to be dynamic, approachable and have considerable experience and enthusiasm for teaching and training. They will play a key role in the clinical supervision & training of specialist trainees and postgraduates.
They should demonstrate evidence of both team working and leadership skills, as well as having excellent communication skills and drive for service development.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up their appointment at the earliest opportunity.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.Our vision is deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification
Professional Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC’s Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry and/ or Prosthodontics.
- Successful completion of an SAC approved training programme in Restorative Dentistry and/ or Prosthodontics.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Restorative Dentistry at date of interview
- NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GDC register and Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry by date of interview.
- BDS or equivalent
- MSc or equivalent
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent.
- M Clin Dent or Membership in Endodontics/ Periodontics/ Prosthodontics
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- Considerable experience in the management of patients with multidisciplinary treatment needs, within restorative dentistry and via other disciplines in dentistry.
- Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both non-surgical and surgical in the field of Prosthodontics and restorative Dentistry.
- Significant experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria- Able to diagnose and treat patients with advanced restorative/ prosthodontic treatment needs.
- Proficiency in both fixed (conventional and adhesive) and removable prosthodontics at advanced level/ complexity
- Highly proficient and competent in undertaking implant surgery and related surgical procedures independently including bone augmentation (GBR)
- Highly skilled and experienced in independently planning and undertaking advanced surgical procedures to facilitate implant/ prosthodontic treatment including external sinus lifts, bone grafting, crown lengthening etc
- Proficient in prosthodontic implant rehabilitation of high complexity/ multidisciplinary cases
- Familiarity and competence with digital workflows in dentistry
Clinical Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of the theoretical basis of Restorative Dentistry including dental implants
- Effective application of evidence based practice in clinical management of patients
- Application and analysis including self-reflective practice on treatment outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of the Restorative Dentistry and implant interface and its relevance to treatment outcomes
- Understanding and application of evidence base in terms of prosthodontic patients
Audit Management, Administration & IT
Essential criteria- Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policies and procedures
- Understanding data reporting and its relevance.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk reduction
- Involvement with clinical governance
- Management and leadership of a clinical service
- Service improvement projects/ roles
- Managing of waiting lists and RTT
Research.
Essential criteria- Ability to appraise scientific literature critically
- Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care
- Research relevant to Restorative Dentistry
- Publications in refereed Journals
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities.Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
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