Consultant in Restorative Dentistry inPoole inPoole PUBLISHED 18 OCT 2024

University Hospitals Dorset welcomes applications for a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry.



This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of restorative dentistry for patients across Dorset.


The role will be focusing on the dentistry needs of patients in three core services:

• Head and Neck Cancer
• Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma
• Head and Neck Developmental Anomalies
  
  

Key information

• 6 PA role ; open to informal conversations regarding less than full time position to meet the needs of the candidate and the needs of the service
• Based at Poole Hospital with extended scope to be a visiting consultant within the area
• Supported by an established multi-disciplinary team
• Work closely with the Restorative Dentistry Operations team who will support candidate to become embedded into post
  
  

Want to discuss this opportunity further? Let's talk - we want to hear from all candidates who meet the criteria for this role and see how we can support you to choose University Hospitals Dorset.


Dorset is a wonderful place to live providing the right candidate with the best environment for work/life balance.


The Duties Of The Post Include The Following

• The delivery of clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry.
• The delivery of excellence in collaborative working with colleagues from within and outside the Trust.
• Provide clinical expertise in Restorative Dentistry, supporting and supervising members of the multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide a specialty service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry service.
• Ensure that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective and timely way.
• To lead on development plans and delivery of key performance indicators for Restorative Dentistry.
• To supervise, train and advise junior medical and dental staff working at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to ensure high standards of clinical practice and efficient use of resources.
• To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
• To lead by example and set and maintain high professional standards.
• The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new Consultant contract.
  
  

There are many perks of working at University Hospitals Dorset:

• Multi-site Trust with provision for dentistry on two of the core sites - Poole is the key site for restorative dentistry
• Staff Networks including Armed Forces, LGBTQ+, ProAbility, BAME & Women's Network
• Easy access to Poole Park, bordering the town's magnificent harbour, Poole Park features 110 acres of parkland, large play parks, a saltwater lagoon and beautiful lakes - somewhere to reflect after work or enjoy a lunch break
• Supporters of flexible working; we want to talk to you about how you can achieve work/life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the service
  
  

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Crooks Job title: Deputy General Manager, Head & Neck Directorate Email address: Telephone number:

We welcome conversations from all candidates who meet the essential criteria for this position.