Consultant Restorative Dentistry

Job Overview

We are pleased to invite applications for a consultant in restorative dentistry for Betsi Cadwaladr university health board, which works across North Wales. It's a great opportunity for visionary individuals who wish to be part of the transformation of dental services across North Wales and beyond.

Working across North Wales. This is a great opportunity for an individual who would be interested in clinical sessions within specialist practice, should applicants wish to undertake work in both primary and secondary care. This substantive post is for up to 10 sessions although applications for part time or job sharing will be considered.

The appointee will work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to improve the comprehensive consultative service for North Wales. The job is to be involved and treat serious and complex cases to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multidisciplinary management by oncology dyeing and service, head and neck, Orthodontic service and the North West regional cleft lip and palate network. We have strong academic, teaching and training links, with Liverpool dental hospital, Bangor and university, 'Edge Hill'.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the region to improve the comprehensive Consultative service for North Wales. The job involves treating serious and complex malocclusions to the highest standard. There is an emphasis on multidisciplinary management including orthognathic surgery and collaboration with restorative dentistry. There are opportunities to provide local orthodontic care as part of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Network (Regional Cleft Lip and Palate). We have strong academic, teaching and training links with Liverpool Dental Hospital, Bangor and Edge Hill Universities, along with the Mersey, Cheshire and North Wales quarterly meetings.

Applications from those wishing to work less than full time will be encouraged . The health board is very keen to encourage staff to develop their skills

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BDS or equivalent Full registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Distinctions, Scholarships prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc, MS, PhD
  
  

Postgraduate Experience

Essential criteria

• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent
• Holds CCST in Restorative Dentistry or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview
• Is currently, or will be eligible for inclusion, on the GDC Specialist Register
• CCST or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker
  
  

Training

Essential Criteria

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Restorative Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion or equivalent
  
  

Audit

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical/dental practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Presentation of publication of audit projects
  
  

Research

Essential Criteria

• An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of literature.
• Ability to critically appraise the literature
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of personal research and presentations.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  
  

Management

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
• Ability to manage a clinical service
• Evidence of organisational ability
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Ability to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of management training
• Involvement in Service development
• Attended a National Health Service Management Course appropriate to Consultant duties.
  
  

Teaching

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to teaching of dentists, junior staff and allied health professionals
• Evidence of active participation in teaching
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes
• Evidence of participation in Education skills training
• Training +/or qualifications in teaching