Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria

• Experience in the day-to-day clinical management of a Paediatric Dentistry service

Desirable criteria

• Clinical leadership experience in paediatric dentistry
• Qualification in Medical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

• Effective participation in clinical audit/service evaluations & quality improvement

Desirable criteria

• Lead role in the delivery of QI initiatives

Teaching / Training

Essential criteria

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training, at an appropriate level
• Experience in supervising DCTs & StRs

Desirable criteria

• Teaching qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in multi-disciplinary and multiprofessional management of complex paediatric dental patients
• Experience of delivering tertiary care in a Children's Hospital environment

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Community Dental Services setting
• Competence in intravenous sedation as an operator-sedationist

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• BDS or equivalent
• Membership in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Possession of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent upon taking up post.

Desirable criteria

• Other Postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
• Successful completion of a SAC approved 2-year minimum training programme in a FTTA in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of such, or equivalent 'run through' training

Research

Essential criteria

• Ability to critically appraise scientific literature

Desirable criteria

• Research qualification (e.g. MRes, PhD)
• Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
• Participation in clinical research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full registration with the United Kingdom (UK) General Dental Council (GDC).
• Registered on GDC Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry, UK

Personal Attributes

Desirable criteria

• Clarity in written/spoken communication; adapts language appropriately; builds rapport, listens, persuades, negotiates
• Uses logical/lateral thinking
• Works effectively in the team, uses appropriate delegation, supports colleagues; supervises junior staff
• Manages time; prioritises information; competent IT skills
• Monitors situations and anticipates issues
• Operates under pressure; shows initiative and resilience; self-aware
• Commitment to an inclusive team environment

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