Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery

Job overview

Applications are invited for the position of a substantive, full time (10 sessions) as a Specialty Doctor in the Oral Surgery Department at King's College Hospital NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in the provision and delivery of high quality healthcare for patients who need treatment for a wide range of Oral Surgery problems. 

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and demonstrate an interest in Oral Surgery.

Successful applicants will work within a team that is led by 10 consultants supported by more than 20 SAS grade dentists providing high quality care. 

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties include both clinic and operating sessions under local anaesthesia and intravenous sedation, along with involvement in teaching and mentoring more junior staff.

The post-holder will also be involved in the provision of advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care settings, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, or associated clinical professionals.

Person specification

Application form and interview

Essential criteria

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience

Desirable criteria

• Further relevant qualifications (e.g. higher university degree, clinical diploma, MFDS or MFJDP)

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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