Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry in Birmingham

To provide dental assessment and treatment for Paediatric patients referred to the services, including treatment under local anaesthetic, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, and general anaesthetic. The post will be full-time and will be subject to the nationally agreed Consultant Contract (October 2003) and the Terms and Conditions of Service governing the appointment of hospital medical and dental staff in England or as subsequently varied by collective agreement. The Consultant contract will be held by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Programmed Activities will be undertaken in the Birmingham Dental Hospital and Community Paediatric Dental Service clinics across Birmingham and the Black Country.

Main duties of the job:

• Provision of treatment service for more complex cases that are referred, working in close liaison with medical, surgical and dental colleagues in order to provide an integrated service.
• Provision of specialist care under sedation for children with behavioural problems and dental phobias.
• To undertake new patient assessment clinics.
• To carry out personal treatment sessions on an outpatient basis with access to inhalation sedation if required.
• Support the present consultant body in the management of patients with special needs and the provision of comprehensive oral care for this group of patients under general anaesthesia as well as on an outpatient basis.
• Further development of the provision of paediatric general anaesthesia in District General Hospitals, where the service is commissioned to provide them.
• To develop multidisciplinary clinics within the community setting where required.
• To provide consultant support for junior staff clinical sessions together with other consultant colleagues.
• The post holder will be required to apply for a performer number if not already held.
• To support the clinical teaching of speciality trainees and dental core training programme, providing consultant supervision.
• To provide supervision of undergraduate dental and school of hygiene and therapy students as appropriate.

Working for our organisation:

The Community Paediatric Dental Service delivers specialist and specialised dental care across a wide geographic area, throughout Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. General anaesthetic services are also provided in 2 district general hospitals in Walsall and Sandwell.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The priority for this post is the provision of a Paediatric Dentistry Consultant Service for patients referred from hospital colleagues, general medical and dental practitioners and colleagues within BCHC. The post will promote the provision of a more seamless paediatric dental service across the primary and secondary care boundary. The post holder will also be required to support development of the community paediatric dental service and colleagues within the department. The post holder will be involved in undergraduate teaching to dentists and therapists and also support the post graduate specialist paediatric training. At the commencement of the contract the successful candidate would be expected to agree a job plan with the Head of Service.

Person specification:

Qualifications / Training:

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC).
• On the GDC Specialist Register in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent.
• Successful completion of ISFE examination or equivalent or be in the final 6 months of training at the time of interview.
• MSc or equivalent.

Experience:

• Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Paediatric Dentistry, or within 6 months of completion, or equivalent.
• Experience of working within the Community Dental Services.
• Experience of post graduate teaching and undergraduate teaching.
• Training in teaching.
• Publication in referred journals.
• Interest and experience in the broad range of Paediatric Dentistry.
• Current holders of a substantive NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Paediatric Dentistry are eligible to be shortlisted.
• Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years minimum training period in the National Health Service for Paediatric Dentistry.
• Research relevant to the Paediatric Dentistry specialty.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Ability to think creatively and prioritise.
• Ability to debate highly complex issues with peers and senior colleagues as well as with subordinates.
• Ability to lead a highly complex, diverse Division and set a clear direction / vision and inspire others through effective leadership skills.
• Ability to win followers and drive change at all levels.
• Team building, motivational skills.
• Detailed understanding of the clinical implications of health and social care policy and related issues.
• Ability to foster an inclusive approach, delegate and motivate people to achieve organisational goals.
• Highly developed negotiating skills with an ability to use a range of influencing styles to achieve the required results.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical information and its impact on the service.
• Ability to develop & deliver effective reports and presentations.
• Aware of clinical service management issues.
• Experience of service management.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to obtain and retain the support of senior clinical colleagues.
• Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success.
• Strong participative and supportive management style whilst also able to direct and take difficult decisions and act assertively.
• Ability to manage under pressure.
• Personal integrity and able to work ethically.
• Positive, energetic, enthusiastic in outlook and able to set a good example.
• Work independently.
• Team Skills.
• Strategic thinker and able to set longer term goals.
• Political awareness and diplomacy.

Other requirements:

• Willingness to devote time to the role, including attendance at appropriate meetings.
• Requirement of an NHS performer number.
• Full driving licence with access to own transport.
• Ability to work flexibly.

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives. We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality:

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification. The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs:

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working:

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working. In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!