Please Note: The application deadline for this vacancy has now passed.
Vacancy Introduction
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry
Do you like to feel that you can provide an excellent leadership support to the Community Dental Service? If so, this is the job for you!
Service Description
We are seeking the appointment of an enthusiastic candidate for a substantive Consultant post working for the Community Dental Service (CDS), based at St George’s Centre, Middleton. The available post is for 8 sessions but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. The post is designed to provide consultant leadership for the Leeds CDS.
We are a city-wide service with clinics at Yeadon, Middleton and Chapeltown and you would be expected to work from all 3 of these clinics. As a team we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our community and committed to developing as a team Good written, verbal and communication skills are essential and previous knowledge of dental software/systems would be desirable although training will be provided. The postholder will also be active in postgraduate teaching and will have opportunities to develop appropriate research interests.
We would like you to have a welcoming and positive approach for our patients and be a motivated and reliable member of the team. We will need you to be flexible in your approach to work as we will need you to work at all of the clinics across Leeds, so ability to travel is essential.
There is no on call with this post.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register and have completed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam (ISFE) at the time of appointment (or within 6 months of time of interview) (Paeds)
Applicants should be on the Special Care Specialist Register and have completed 24 months of working at Specialist level at the time of appointment (Special Care)
For further information please contact Dr. Stuart Murdoch, Deputy Medical Director or Ram Krishnamurthy on ramkrish@nhs.net 07904570356 or Nicky Copley, Head of Portfolio for Specialist Business Unit.
Main duties of the job
- Your primary responsibility will be to lead the service as a Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS.
- To take a lead role as Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS
- To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, comprehensive special care dental services for Leeds residents who cannot be treated within a General Dental Practitioner setting and whose needs fit with the remit of the Leeds CDS.
- To provide a seamless dental service across the primary and secondary care boundary
- To provide strategic direction and professional clinical leadership of the service.
- To undertake regular clinical sessions and lead the General Anaesthetic Services for adults requiring specialist dental care in the Leeds CDS
- To play an active role as trainer for JDFCT’s, Tier 2 participants, DCTs, StRs and other trainees within Leeds CDS.
To support the culture of continuous service improvement to meet future patient needs.
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on 11th of September 2024.
