Job summary
We are inviting applications for Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics to join our dynamic team, within the Division of Restorative Dentistry, starting at the earliest opportunity.

We have two posts available, one for 3.4 PAs, fixed term to 28/02/2029 and one for 6.8 PAs, fixed term to 18/05/2027.

These posts will be primarily to support service provision of treatment patients and to support clinical supervision of StRs, DCTs and MClinDent trainees.

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 complex Prosthodontic and Restorative procedures, including surgical components. They must be experienced in management of patients requiring a multidisciplinary approach, such as (but not limited to) head and neck cancer, hypodontia and dental trauma. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and some further postgraduate experience in this field. They should demonstrate evidence of both team working and leadership skills.

Candidates should ideally be on/ eligible for the Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry/ Prosthodontics or at the minimum demonstrate further postgraduate training in this discipline.

Main duties of the job
Direct Clinical Care Activities

• Provide care for patients requiring complex restorative/ prosthodontic rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care.
• Provide clinical supervision for StRs, DCTs and MClinDent trainees
• Support the Clinical Lead and rest of team to ensure that departmental service and quality standards and targets are fulfilled.
• Participate in the training activities of the Department and potentially supervise the clinical work of trainees.
• Assist with the development of the clinical service in the Department and help to foster good relationships between the Department and other practitioners

About us
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 to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Other Programmed Activities

• To undertake administrative duties in the Department and Division as required by the Clinical Lead.
• To ensure that patient management issues relating to clinical effectiveness are in place.
• To undertake an active part in the audit activities of the Department.
• Work effectively as part of a Department with both an NHS and an academic component. and foster effective collaboration with all hospital and academic staff in the Department, Division, Hospital and Institution at large.
• Assist and participate in the continuing professional development activities of the Department.
• To undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development as required by the Trust.
• To attend and assist the delivery of local and divisional governance meetings and comply with and promote all clinical governance protocols and standards

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• BDS or equivalent
• NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GDC Dentist's register by date of interview.
• Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
• On the GDC's Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry and/or Prosthodontics or eligible for/ in process of application

Desirable

• MSc or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the diagnosis and treatment planning of patients presenting with restorative/ prosthodontic challenges
• Proficient and competent in undertaking a range of clinical procedures both fixed and removable, in the field of Restorative Dentistry (to cover prosthodontics and fundamentals of endodontics and periodontology)
• Evidence of undertaking previous hospital posts / training / appointments or equivalent particularly in the field of prosthodontics/ Rest. Dentistry

Desirable

• Previous hospital posts/ training in other disciplines eg Oral Surgery

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Able to manage and treat patients with advanced restorative/ prosthodontic treatment needs including HNC.
• Experience with dental implant rehabilitation
• Effective Participation in Audit by demonstration of completed audits
• Understanding data reporting and its relevance
• Apply evidence-based practice to clinical care

Desirable

• Ability to undertake endodontic treatment
• Evidence of managing/ planning for periodontal disease
• Experience in digital dentistry workflows
• Involvement with clinical governance
• Managing waiting lists and RTT
• Research/ publications relevant to Restorative Dentistry
• Experience of teaching general dental practitioners, postgraduates and junior staff

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Be able to demonstrate effective team working

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate Innovation and enthusiasm in implementing changes
• To understand limitations and when to ask for assistance

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership, make decisions.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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