Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery

The successful candidate will join the team of 2 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons (from East Lancashire Hospital Trust (ELHT), 1 Oral Surgery Consultant, 1 Specialist, 2 clinical fellows, 2 dental core trainees and 1 Oral Surgery registrar.

The indicative timetable of the post will include 9 clinical sessions: 4 clinics, 3 Minor Ops, 1 GA theatre and an SPA/ Admin session. The post holder will preferably work Tuesday to Friday.

Job description

This post is a new LTFT appointment in recognition of the increasing demand for Oral Surgery services locally. The sustained increase in demand for both general and specialist services has led to this appointment of a part time Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery with a broad training in Oral Surgery who can complement and build on the existing interests within the Department.

The successful candidate will be a capable Specialty Dentist with an interest in Oral Surgery with extended competencies. The new appointee will be flexible and enthusiastic, possessing good communication skills and positive attitude.

Person specification

Qualifications & Professional Registration

Essential

• BDS Degree
• Full registration with the GDC and hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• MFDS or equivalent
• Relevant Postgraduate qualifications
• Sedation qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post graduate experience including the Oral Surgery Specialty
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Oral Surgery specialty

Desirable

• Attendance at a recognised management/leadership course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Skills

Essential

• Independent and competent clinical skills relevant to Oral Surgery specialty
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Competent in use of IT
• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload

Desirable

• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the scope of Oral Surgery

Desirable

• Understanding current issues within Oral Surgery and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS

Other

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Clearance with occupational health
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

About the employer

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of hospital and community health services in the North West Sector of Greater Manchester, delivering services from the Royal Bolton Hospital and also providing a wide range of community services from locations across Bolton in partnership with Bolton council.

The aims of Bolton Foundation Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values.