Consultant in Oral Medicine

consultant in oral medicine

glasgowdentalhospital & school

INFORMATION PACK

REF: 37574D

cLOSING DATE: nOON on 26th July 2015

As you may be aware, the new SouthGlasgowUniversityHospital and new RoyalHospital for Sick Children are due to open on the current Southern site early in 2015.

With this in mind, please note that positions based within the Victoria Infirmary, Mansionhouse Unit, the Western Infirmary and the current RoyalHospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill will change location and move to the new hospitals.

Gartnavel GeneralHospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary will also have some services affected by moves to the new Hospitals.

These changes mean your base may change after joining us and you will be informed as soon as possible prior to any change of base.

SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION

Post: CONSULTANT in oral medicine

Base:glasgowdentalHospital & School

Applications are invited for 2 full-time(10PA) and 1 part time (8PA) Consultants in Oral Medicine posts based at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, the largest provider of oral healthcare in Scotland. The post holder will join one of the busiest Oral Medicine departments in the UK. Opportunities exist for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, audit and participation in research. The department has close links with other acute medical and surgical specialities in Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Applicants must be registered with the GDC and on or eligible for inclusion on the GDC Specialist List for Oral Medicine. Applicants must have extensive recent experience in all aspects of Oral Medicine service provision in an NHS hospital.

East Dunbartonshire CHP

Oral Health Directorate

GlasgowDentalHospital and School

Consultant Oral Medicine

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE:Consultant in Oral Medicine

GRADE:Consultant

HOURS:40 Full-time posts - 32 hours part-time post

SESSIONS:9 Direct Clinical Care and 1 Supporting Professional Activity

7 Direct Clinical Care and 1 Supporting Professional Activity

DEPARTMENT:Oral Health Directorate – Oral Medicine Department

LOCATION:GlasgowDentalHospital

1. Glasgow and the Surrounding Area

Glasgow, with a population of around 1.2 Million, is Scotland’s largest city, and one of Europe’s liveliest with a varied and colourful social and cultural life that can cater for every taste.

Glasgow is a city of contrasts; the bustle of a major commercial and business centre, the greenery of parks and gardens, and a wealth of art galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres. Newcomers quickly feel at home in this vibrant and friendly city. Of particular note is the University’s HunterianMuseum that is the oldest public museum in Scotland. The HunterianArtGallery has important art collections and contains a reconstruction of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s own house.

Glasgow has an extensive road and rail public transport system with one of the largest commuter rail networks outside London and its own underground railway, the ‘subway’, which serves the University and the centre of the city.

In 2014 Glasgowhosted to the Commonwealth Games confirming its place as a centre of sporting excellence.

1. Oral Health Directorate

The Oral Health Directorate is contained within the East Dunbartonshire Community Health Partnership (CHP) and comprises a single NHSGGC Board wide organisation structure incorporating:

• Primary Care Dental Service
• Public Dental Service
• Secondary Care Dental Service
• Dental Public Health
• Oral Health Improvement

1. The GlasgowDentalHospital and School

GlasgowDentalHospital and School is situated in the centre of Glasgow. It is part of the Oral Health Directorate structure and is the main referral centre for specialist dental advice and treatment within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area. It also fulfils a similar role for surrounding Health Boards and serves a population of up to 3,000,000 people.

The total number of chairs within the Hospital and School is approximately 160. In addition there is an adjoining Postgraduate Centre and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a 10 minute walk away. There are strong links with the University of Glasgow and other hospitals in the region and there is an excellent library with on-line literature search facilities.

GlasgowDentalHospital and School comprises the following clinical departments:

• Restorative Dentistry

• fixed and removable prosthodontics
• endodontics
• periodontology

• Oral Surgery
• Oral Medicine
• Paediatric Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Dental Radiology

All departments hold regular Clinical Governance and Audit meetings. The Dental Staff Association meets regularly.

The DentalSchool delivers a modern, integrated Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme over five years to an undergraduate population of approximately 400 students. The School is ranked top in the UK for student satisfaction. Oral Surgery is taught within the Clinical Dentistry Section. Undergraduate students are present on all Oral Medicine clinics and the post holder would be expected to play an active role in clinical teaching.

Taught postgraduate programmes are offered in Primary Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, with an option to specialise in Oral Surgery in the second year of the Primary Dental Care programme.

Post graduate research opportunities are provided, within the three main research themes within the University of Glasgow Dental School; Infection and Immunity, Community Oral Health and Biotechnology and Craniofacial Science.

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1. The Department of Oral Medicine

This is one of the busiest Oral Medicine units in the UK, with approximately 10,000 patient visits per annum. The Department of Oral Medicine is situated on Level 3 of the GlasgowDentalHospital. The consultant clinic is due to be refurbished in 2015/16. Biopsies are usually carried out in the Oral Surgery Treatment Area on Level 4. Many of the supporting Dental Nurses and Clinical Support Workers are phlebotomy-trained.

1. The Posts

The post holders will contribute to all aspects of the clinical activity of the Department of Oral Medicine. The prime clinical role of the post will be to provide a specialist service for local general dental and medical practitioners for outpatients with complex oral mucosal disease, patients with oral disease occurring as a manifestation of systemic disease and

patients with complex facial pain.

There is no out of hours on call commitment however there is an on- call rota and second cover rota to ensure that an Oral medicine opinion can be provided during working hours

It is expected that the successful candidate willsupport the service re-design work already underway to support a largely diagnostic service that supports suitable patients being managed in primary care according to the accompanying care pathway.

1. Responsible to

The post holder is responsible to the Lead Clinician in Oral Medicine, the Clinical Director and operationally to the Clinical Services Manager at GlasgowDentalHospital.

1. Staffing

Consultant Staffing within the Department of Oral Medicine

HOSPITAL / NAME / SESSIONS
GlasgowDentalHospital / Dr Fiona Crawford / 0.8 WTE
GlasgowDentalHospital / Professor John Gibson / F/T
GlasgowDentalHospital / Dr Alex Crighton / F/T
GlasgowDentalHospital / Dr Gill Smith / F/T

Non Consultant Staff

Hospital / Grade / Established Posts
GlasgowDentalHospital / Dental Core Trainees / 0.9 WTE
GlasgowDentalHospital / Dr Emma Jamieson / F/T

The above staffing levels reflect the staffing position within Oral Medicine at the time this job description was compiled. Staffing levels may change to meet future service and business priorities. It would be desirable for the post-holder to have a sub-specialty interest. The post-holder/s may be expected to adjust his/her commitments from time to time in agreement with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director in order to accommodate variations in service needs. The job plan will be negotiated under the 2004 Consultant Contract with the successful applicant.

1. Relationships with other departments

Good relationships exist with all departments in the DentalHospital, with the Regional Maxillofacial Unit at the Southern General and with other medical specialties across Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

1. Teaching & Research

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is an important component of the department and the holder of this post will be expected to take part in chair side clinical undergraduate teaching and clinical assessment. We have rotational Dental Core trainees at various levels in the department and the post holder would be involved in the clinical aspect of their training. Research opportunities exist for those interested, however research would not form an essential past of this post. Excellent library facilities are available within GlasgowDentalHospital and School and the University.

The department benefits from a clinical research facility on level 7 to facilitate research activity.

1. Clinical Audit

The post holder will be expected to participate and contribute to the Clinical Audit Programme. Audit meetings are held within the DentalHospital and School; these are an essential component of Clinical Governance.

1. Other Duties

The post holder will be asked to assist in undergraduate teaching and or continuing education according to experience. The post holder may be expected to deputise for absent colleagues in line with consultant contract.

12.Administration

Administrative duties include those which are associated with the care of patients and the running of the department. The Consultants work co-operatively with the Directorate Management in the efficient running of services and the post holder will be expected to share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility of advising the management on clinical matters. There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Directorate. There is an administrative team who assist with clinical admin and secretarial services for the Department. Appropriate office accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate.

1. Continuing Education and Study Leave

Normal departmental procedures will apply. Leave applications are made via the Lead Clinician and hospital management.

14.Date when post is vacant

Available for immediate appointment

1. Details of Arrangements for Applicants to visit

In the first instance, please contact:-

Dr Christine Goodall

Consultant in Oral Surgery

Interim Lead Clinician in Oral Medicine

GlasgowDentalHospital & School

378 Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow

G2 3JZ

Tel: 0141 211 9654

Or

Dr Lee Savarrio

Clinical Director

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

GlasgowDentalHospital and School

378 Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow

G2 3JZ

Tel: 0141 211 9791

Indicative Timetable/Job Plan

The following timetable is provisional only and is subject to job planning discussion with the successful candidate. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for absent colleagues. All clinics will be held at GlasgowDentalHospital. Time is allowed within DCC for administrative duties per session.

Full Time Posts

DAY

/ SESSION / DESCRIPTION
Monday
Monday / AM
PM / DCC clinic and admin
SPA
Tuesday
Tuesday / AM
PM / DCC clinic and adminDCC clinic
Wednesday
Wednesday / AM
PM / DCC clinic and adminDCC clinic
Thursday
Thursday / AM
PM / DCC Clinic and admin
DCC clinic
Friday
Friday / AM
PM / DCC Admin
DCC clinic

A split of 9:1 between direct clinical care PAs and supporting professional NHSGG&C. The one SPA minimum will reflect activity such as appraisal, personal audit and professional development occurring outside study leave time. Once the candidate has been appointed more SPA time may be agreed for activities such as undergraduate and postgraduate medical training which takes place outside direct clinical care, as well as research and/or management. These activities must be specifically and clearly identified and be agreed with the candidate and desired by the department.

Part time post

DAY

/ SESSION / DESCRIPTION
Tuesday
Tuesday / AM
PM / DCC clinic and adminDCC clinic
Wednesday
Wednesday / AM
PM / DCC clinic and adminDCC clinic
Thursday
Thursday / AM
PM / DCC Clinic and admin
SPA
Friday
Friday / AM
PM / DCC Admin
DCC clinic

East Dunbartonshire CHP

Oral Health Directorate

GlasgowDentalHospital and School

Post Title: Consultant in Oral Medicine REF: 37574D

FACTORS / CRITERIA / MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
Application / Reference / Interview
Education
and
Professional
Qualifications / Essential / A1
A2 / Full registration with GDC
On or likely soon to be eligible for inclusion on the GDC specialist list for Oral Medicine / X
X
Desirable / B1
B2
B3
B4 / Full registration with GMC
FDS or MFDS from one of the Royal Colleges
Completion of a recognised trainingprogramme leading to the award of a CCST in Oral Medicine or within 6 months of this
Postgraduate higher degree / X
X
X
X
Experience / Essential / C1
C2 / Extensive recent experience in all aspects of Oral Medicine service provision in an NHS hospital
Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Oral Medicine / X
X / X
X / X
X
Desirable / D1
D2 / Ability to train Training Grades Staff up to specialist level
Experience of research / X
X / X
X / X
X
Knowledge & Skills / Essential / E1
E2
E3 / Participation in Audit & Clinical Governance
Good Organisational skills
Good IT Skills / X
X
X / X
X
X / X
X
X
Desirable / F1 / Evidence of leadership role in Audit / X / X / X
Disposition / Essential / G1
G2
G3 / High ethical & professional standards in clinical care
Excellent communication skills – written and oral
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team / X / X
X
X / X
X
X
Desirable / H1
H2 / Knowledge of clinical risk management & educational Quality Assurance
Evidence of training in non-clinical management skills / X / X / X
X

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.

TYPE OF CONTRACT / Permanent
GRADE AND SALARY / Consultant
£76,761 £ 103,490 per annum (pro rata)
New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
HOURS OF DUTY / Full Time40.00 hours - Part-time 32 hours
SUPERANNUATION / New entrants to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who are aged sixteen but under seventy five will be enrolled automatically into membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Should you choose to "opt out" arrangements can be made to do this via:
REMOVAL EXPENSES / Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.
EXPENSES OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT / Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance with appropriate travelling expenses.Re-imbursement shall not normally be made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of appointment.
TOBACCO POLICY / NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND / This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership.
CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK / NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK. Non EEA nationals will be required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where an individual is subject to immigration control under no circumstances will they be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified. ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 / The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Any information given will be completely confidential.
DISABLED APPLICANTS / A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will be treated as confidential. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post. You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you, if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you are selected for interview.
GENERAL / NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES / The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
NOTICE / The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE / In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.

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