Dental (Restorative) - Speciality Doctor in Endodontics

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Croydon University Hospital is seeking a part-time Specialty Doctor in Restorative Dentistry (Endodontics) to join its expanding team for three days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with flexibility and potential for job sharing. The successful candidate will support the delivery of Endodontic services, including the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry Department. The post is well suited to Endodontic specialists seeking to develop their clinical, teaching and leadership experience within a hospital setting. Applicants should ideally be on the GDC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCST.

The department has benefited from significant investment, including modern surgeries, upgraded equipment and a postgraduate phantom head teaching facility funded by Health Education England. Led by two part-time consultants, the service is committed to innovation, clinical excellence and continued development.

The Trust supports professional development through training and supervision where required. The post is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Recruitment is managed through Trac. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment of endodontic patients referred to the department
• Treatment of patients referred for endodontic management
• Referral of patients back to the referring clinician following successful treatment
• Take part in audit and research at both department and hospital level where appropriate
• Participate in training when and if appropriate
• Be able to work independently

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides healthcare services to a diverse and growing population through Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital, community clinics and care delivered in patients' homes. With more than 3,600 staff, the Trust is a supportive and inclusive organisation where employees are encouraged to contribute to service improvement and innovation.

Through its Listening into Action programme, staff at all levels are empowered to identify changes, influence decisions and help shape healthcare services. The Trust works collaboratively with partner organisations to provide integrated, patient-centred care for people of all ages.

Recognising its workforce as its greatest asset, the Trust offers flexible working opportunities and a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, wellbeing initiatives, an on-site nursery and a cycle-to-work scheme. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair access to opportunities for all.

Croydon Health Services promotes a caring, respectful and inclusive environment where patients, visitors and staff are treated with dignity and feel valued regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Staff are expected to uphold these values and place patients at the centre of everything they do.

The Trust welcomes motivated individuals who share its values and commitment to delivering high-quality care, continuous improvement and an excellent patient experience.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to JD attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BDS MJDF/MFDS
• Full registration with the GDC
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Endodontics
• A Masters or MClinDent in either restorative dentistry or one of its monospecialties

Desirable criteria

• PhD, FDSRCS

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Completion of SAC approved 3 years training programmes in Endodontics

Desirable criteria

• Successful completion of a Restorative Dentistry Dental Core Training hospital post

Administration

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise and manage work
• Able to demonstrate communication skills within multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Experience in day to day organisation of services in a busy hospital settings

Audit

Essential criteria

• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Local audit presentation

Desirable criteria

• National presentation of audits

Research

Essential criteria

• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable criteria

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
• Experience in clinical research

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and cooperate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible and adaptable, able to cover colleagues' absence
• Professional attitude towards work, reliable, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Manages and prioritises time, workload, and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues. Capacity to operate under pressure with initiative & resilience
• Able to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Croydon Health Services Values Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values
• Commitment to uphold Croydon Health Services Values

We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior level within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & Fixed Term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

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