University Hospitals Plymouth is a trauma centre and one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the South West. Working as a Dental Trust Doctor at Derriford hospital is an enjoyable and varied job, providing vast amounts of opportunities to gain experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. You will be part of a very supportive and approachable team and provided with great educational support and hands-on training. The on-call shifts are on a rotational basis. The workload includes dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma, orofacial malignancy, the treatment of facial deformities, TMJ surgery and Orthodontics. Patients are seen in outpatient clinics, local anaesthetic clinics, theatres and on-call duties, which provide an interesting daily variation. There is a study leave allowance which is great for undertaking postgraduate courses or examinations.

Main duties of the job

Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training

Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff

Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)

Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases

Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff

On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Max Fax patients and emergency referrals with second on call support.

Clinical opportunities at DCT2 and DCT 3 Level.

About us

Orthodontic department and Restorative department and Maxillofacial laboratory on site

Multidisciplinary meetings including Head & Neck Oncology weekly clinics and monthly Orthognathic joint clinic

Liaison with other specialities for specific problems i.e. cardiac patients requiring dental assessment, haematology for patients with coagulopathies and anti-coagulated patients

Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions

Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation encouraged.

Teaching ward rounds

Support for FDS membership and other post-graduate examinations

UHP Trust Mandatory training programme

UK resuscitation Immediate Life Support (ILS )course

Departmental Medical Emergencies Simulation training

ALERT course

Venflon and venepuncture training

Child Protection training

Breaking bad news course

The completion of at least one complete audit project is expected during the year.

DCT's are encouraged to publish and present at local, regional and national meetings

Comprehensive departmental induction provided including information pack, teaching and shadowing period

Job description
Job responsibilities

Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees

Nature of duties & training for dental core trainees

Rolling rota providing broad experiences and training (see enclosed)

Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff

Outpatient local anaesthetic clinics (including minor oral surgery)

Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases

Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff

On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Max Fax patients and emergency referrals with second on call support.

Increasing clinical opportunities at DCT2 and DCT 3 Level.

Related clinical skills opportunities

Orthodontic department and Restorative department and Maxillofacial laboratory on site

Multidisciplinary meetings including Head & Neck Oncology weekly clinics and monthly Orthognathic joint clinic

Liaison with other specialities for specific problems i.e. cardiac patients requiring dental assessment, haematology for patients with coagulopathies and anti-coagulated patients

In-house teaching

Monthly all morning department teaching sessions/clinical governance sessions

Regular tutorials/journal club meetings, DCT active participation encouraged.

Teaching ward rounds

Support for FDS membership and other post-graduate examinations

UHP Trust Mandatory training programme

Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration Basic
Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent Full registration with the GDC

Desirable

• MFDS

Experience
Essential

• Postgraduate dental experience

Desirable

• Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills Previous Oral and Maxillofacial SHO experience

Ability Knowledge Clinical Skills Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Competent in history taking and examination skills Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate Good oral and written presentation skills

Desirable

• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge Understands principals of medical audit Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies

Teamworking Skills
Essential

• Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team

Motivation
Desirable

• Contributes to departmental training sessions Able to organise own learning

Management Ability
Essential

• Sets realistic goals and deadlines

Desirable

• Good organisational skills and time management

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