Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery

KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview

A opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic substantive part-time Specialty Doctor Post within Oral Services, Maxillo-Facial Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Oral Services dept. which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of medical consultants, a hygienist, a medical photographer, dental radiographers and a team of specialist dental nurses with advanced scope of practices experience in the treatment of acute dental conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and have close links with the regional teaching hospitals.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC with a valid license to practice in line with the introduction of revalidation on 16 November 2009.

Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing hospital which has been awarded Foundation Trust status from 1st May 2013. With 550 beds, the Trust is located in an attractive part of Surrey within easy reach of Central London and open country. A recently opened £22 million development includes new surgical wards, a medical assessment unit and an education and training centre. The Trust offers an excellent range of benefits and has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide support to the Maxillo-Facial team within Kingston Hospital and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department.

The postholder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics and undertaken of minor operating lists.

The appointee will be expected to support postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.

Working for our organisation

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Qualifcation

• Appropriate Registration with the GDC
• Specialist qualifications such as BDS/BChD and LDS/RCS or equivalent.
• Higher additional qualification e.g. MOS, M Clin, Dent

Clinical Experience

• Shall have completed 2 years full-time post graduate training, (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate experience in the specialty
• Evidence of maintaining a portfolio of evidence of CPD
• Teaching of junior dental and nursing staff
• Registered with the GDC as a specialist in relevant field

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge

We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
• We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

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