Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics (fixed term)

Job overview We are inviting applications for Specialty Doctor in Prosthodontics to join our dynamic team, within the Division of Restorative Dentistry, starting at the earliest opportunity. We have two posts available, one for 3.4 PAs, fixed term to 28/02/2029 and one for 6.8 PAs, fixed term to 18/05/2027. These posts will be primarily to support service provision of treatment patients and to support clinical supervision of StRs, DCTs and MClinDent trainees. The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of the Specialist Hospitals Board of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will join a well established team in providing a wide range of complex Prosthodontic and Restorative procedures, including surgical components. They must be experienced in management of patients requiring a multidisciplinary approach, such as (but not limited to) head and neck cancer, hypodontia and dental trauma. Applicants will be expected to have excellent communication skills and some further postgraduate experience in this field. They should demonstrate evidence of both team working and leadership skills. Candidates should ideally be on/ eligible for the Specialist Register in Restorative Dentistry/ Prosthodontics or at the minimum demonstrate further postgraduate training in this discipline. Main duties of the job Direct Clinical Care Activities Provide care for patients requiring complex restorative/ prosthodontic rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care. 2. Provide clinical supervision for StRs, DCTs and MClinDent trainees 3. Support the Clinical Lead and rest of team to ensure that departmental service and quality standards and targets are fulfilled. 4. Participate in the training activities of the Department and potentially supervise the clinical work of trainees. 5. Assist with the development of the clinical service in the Department and help to foster good relationships between the Department and other practitioners Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Other Programmed Activities To undertake administrative duties in the Department and Division as required by the Clinical Lead. 2. To ensure that patient management issues relating to clinical effectiveness are in place. 3. To undertake an active part in the audit activities of the Department. 4. Work effectively as part of a Department with both an NHS and an academic component. and foster effective collaboration with all hospital and academic staff in the Department, Division, Hospital and Institution at large. 5. Assist and participate in the continuing professional development activities of the Department. 6. To undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development as required by the Trust. 7. To attend and assist the delivery of local and divisional governance meetings and comply with and promote all clinical governance protocols and standards Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Applicant requirements 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. Person specification: Values Essential Demonstr