Locum Consultant in Orthodontics

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: The key areas for the post holder will include: The successful candidate will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high quality surgical service to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The common aim will be to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service, teaching and research. Close teamwork is an essential requirement. The post-holder will be expected to: Undertake specific management functions, as agreed with the Lead Consultant, in the running of the Department.
Attend the Departmental Meetings and governance meetings Ensure, wherever possible, clinical practice is standardised and evidence based. Be responsible for developing protocols for the management, referral and admission of patients in agreement with other clinical departments and where appropriate, in line with Trust policy Provide management of out-patients (see para 4.1) Together with fellow consultant colleagues, the clinical supervision of all staff working in the department in addition to the organisation and delegation of clinical work within the department. Ensure the Trusts policy is implemented in the event of a major incident Manage clinical and non-clinical complaints in accordance with Trust policies with particular emphasis on timeliness and local resolution. Adhere to Trust Policy with regards Waiting List Management Understand and be responsive to activity targets under Payment by Results (PbR) regime and to deliver income and activity targets as agreed.
To work with the Departments management team to develop the service and to secure service efficiency and effectiveness JOB PLAN A 8 PA locum job plan will be available in accordance with Schedule 3 of the terms and conditions for Consultants. All elements may be subject to change. A formal job plan will be negotiated in three months. The Trust is aiming to ensure, over time, all standard full time Consultants job plans contain ten programmed activities.
In the interim new post holders may be offered additional programmed activities to reflect the current departmental working arrangements/service needs. The details of these will be discussed with the successful applicant. Additional Requirements 1. To provide cover for colleagues 2.
The successful applicant must have CCST or equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it. 3. To refrain from acting in a manner which in any way endangers you, fellow employees or the public. 4.
To avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. 5. To safeguard at all times confidentiality for the information relating to patients and staff. 6.
To behave in a manner that ensures security of NHS property and resources. 7. To abide by all relevant Trust policies and procedures. 8.
Appointment will be under the new Consultant Contract for England (2003). Person Specification Consultant Orthodontist Attainments Essential Desirable How Assessed Registration Specialist Listing Professional Qualifications Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) On the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics Membership in Orthodontics or equivalent Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Orthodontics Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exit Examination in Orthodontics, or equivalent, or within 6 months of achieving before commencing consultant post Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent CV / Interview, Training Successful completion of an SAC-approved 2 year minimum training programme in a Fixed Term Training Appointment (FTTA) in Orthodontics, or within 6 months of completion of training, or equivalent which follows on from the pre-CCST training period of 3 years, or equivalent Successful completion of an SAC-approved 3 year minimum training programme in Orthodontics CV / Interview Teaching Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level. Formal teaching qualification CV / Interview Audit Effective participation in audit CV / Interview Research Ability to appraise scientific literature critically Publications in refereed Journals Research relevant to Orthodontics CV / Interview Management Management of clinical service CV / Interview Personal Work Independently Good communication skills Team Skills Disability & Equality Awareness CV/Interview & possible presentatio

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