Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust Wide

Paediatric Dentistry

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry

From £99,532 - £131,964 p.a. excl. LZ

Part Time - 7 PAs

The Department of Paediatric Dentistry at GSTT is seeking to appoint to a full-time (7 PAs) Consultant Paediatric Dentist posts to join an enthusiastic and forward thinking team.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GDC and on the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry, FDS/MFDS or equivalent, be accredited or within six months of such accreditation at interview stage and have completed a SAC approved training programme or equivalent..

You must be fully registered with the GMC/GDC and hold Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.

Successful Applicants will be invited to a interview, which will take place on Thursday 3rd October, PM.

Person specification

Professional Qualification

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
• On GDC Specialist List in Paediatric Dentistry or within six months of attaining CCST
• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Paediatric Dentistry

Desirable

• Membership in Paediatric Dentistry, or equivalent
• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent before commencing post

Training

Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Full range of skills expected of a consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, including sedation skills. Work independently. Team skills.

Desirable

• Sedation skills

Audit Managment and IT

Essential

• Effective participation in audit and a definite track record of clinical governance.
• Management of clinical services and IT skills required.
• Understanding of principles of audit.

Research. Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Define track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Publications in refereed journals
• Research relevant to Paediatric Dentistry

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate

Leadership / Management skills

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.

Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.

Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.

Knowledge of finance and budgets.

About the employer

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.