GLASGOW DENTAL HOSPITAL & School

SPECIALTY DOCTOR

ORAL MEDICINE

GLASGOW DENTAL HOSPITAL & school

INFORMATION PACK

REF: 46582D

cLOSING DATE: 28th april 2017

SUMMARY INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS POSITION

Post: SPECIALTY DOCTOR ORAL MEDICINE

base: glasgow dental hospital & SCHOOL

Full-time post based at the Glasgow Dental Hospital & School. 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. It is expected that you will support the service re-design work already underway, which will support diagnostic treatment and where appropriate shared care pathway with primary care clinicians.

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.

Applicants will be required to have full registration with the General Dental Council, and should have a minimum of 4 years post graduation with a minimum of 2 years experience in Oral Medicine. Experience in OMFS and Oral Surgery may be counted towards this.

For further information please contact Dr. Christine Goodall on 0141 211 9655.

POST DESCRIPTION FOR

SPECIALTY DENTIST IN ORAL MEDICINE

1 POST (Full time (10 sessions)

BASED AT

GLASGOW DENTAL HOSPITAL & SCHOOL

January 2017

Specialty Dentist in Oral Medicine

– 1 post (Full time)

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 Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games confirming its place as a centre of sporting excellence.

2. Oral Health Directorate

The Oral Health Directorate is hosted within the East Dunbartonshire Health Partnership (HSCP) for Primary Dental Services and within Regional Services for Secondary and Tertiary care. This facilitates the delivery of a single NHSGGC Board wide service.

The structure incorporates:

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

3. 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 130. 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 online 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 500 students. The course has been very highly ranked in recent league tables.

Taught postgraduate programmes are offered in Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.

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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4. The Department of Oral Medicine

This is one of the busiest Oral Medicine departments in the UK, with approximately 10,000 patient visits per annum. The Department of Oral Medicine is situated on Level 4 of the Glasgow Dental Hospital. The consultant clinic has recently been refurbished in 2016. Biopsies are usually carried out in the Oral Surgery Department on Level 3. Many of the supporting Dental Nurses and Clinical Support Workers are phlebotomy-trained.

1. The Post

The post holder 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 will support the service re-design work already underway, which will support diagnostic treatment and where appropriate shared care pathway with primary care clinicians.

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 Glasgow Dental Hospital.

1. Staffing

Consultant Staffing within the Department of Oral Medicine

Hospital / Name / Sessions
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Professor John Gibson / 1.0 WTE
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Dr Alexander Crighton / 1.0 WTE
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Kevin Ryan / 1.0 WTE
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Vacant / 8.0 WTE

Non Consultant Staff

Hospital / Grade/Name / Established Posts
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Dr Emma Jamieson / 1.0 WTE
Glasgow Dental Hospital / Speciality Dentist (This post) / 1.0 WTE

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.

1. Relationships with other departments

Good relationships exist with all departments in the Dental Hospital, with the Regional Maxillofacial Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital 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 teaching and clinical assessment. We have rotational SHOs, CT1 and CT2 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 part of this post. Excellent library facilities are available within Glasgow Dental Hospital and School and the University.

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

10.Clinical Audit

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

11.Indicative Timetable

The Post will include clinical sessions and SPA time on a pro rata 9 (clinical): 1 (SPA) split. Duties undertaken will include the full range of Oral Medicine. An indicative job plan is attached, this may change depending on the demands of the service but the days the post holder would work are likely to remain the same.

AM (09.00-13.00) / PM (13.30-17.30)
Monday / Clinic GDH / Clinic GDH
Tuesday / Clinic GDH / Clinic GDH
Wednesday / Admin / SPA
Thursday / Clinic GDH / Clinic GDH
Friday / Clinic GDH / Clinic GDH

12.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.

13.Administration

Clinical administrative duties include those associated with the care of patients and the running of the department. The post holder will be expected to undertake some management duties as directed by the Lead Clinician. There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Directorate.

14.Date when post is vacant

Available immediately. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, health and PVG screening.

15. Details of Arrangements for Applicants to visit

Visits to the department can be arranged for shortlisted candidates. In the first instance, please contact:-

Dr Christine Goodall

Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Oral Surgery

Lead Clinician in Oral Surgery/Oral Medicine

Department of Oral Surgery

Glasgow Dental Hospital

375 Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow G2 3JZ

Tel: 0141 211 9655

INDICATIVEJOB PLAN FORMAT ( These sessions are fixed)

Name:Specialty: Oral MedicineGrade: Specialty Dentist
Effective Date of Job Plan: Next Expected Review Date:

Contract:

Weekly PAs: 10Weekly APAs: 0TOTAL HOURS: 40

Principal Place of WorkGlasgow Dental Hospital and School

Other Regular Workplaces:

On-Call Availability Supplement None

Out of Hours Work: Predictable: 40Unpredictable: PAs

Managerially Accountable to:Jackie Wilson, Clinical Services Manager

Clinically Responsible to:Christine Goodall, Lead Clinician, Lee Savarrio, CD

a)Timetable of activities which have a specific location and time

DAY / HOSPITAL/
LOCATION / DESCRIPTION OF WORK / CATEGORY / PA TYPE
DC / SPA / AR / ED / PA / APA
Monday
From / To
9am-1pm
1pm-5pm / GDH
GDH / CLINIC
CLINIC / 4hrs
4hrs
Tuesday
From / To
9am-1pm
1.30pm-5.30pm / GDH
GDH / CLINIC
CLINIC / 4hrs
4hrs / 1
1
Wednesday
From / To
9am-1pm
1.30pm-5.30pm / GDH
GDH and other NHS locations / Admin
SPA / 4 hrs
4 hrs / 1 / 1
Thursday
From / To
9am-1pm
1.30pm-5.30pm / GDH
GDH / CLINIC
CLINIC / 4 hrs
4 hrs / 1
1
Friday
From / To
9am-1pm
1.30pm-5.30pm / GDH
GDH / CLINIC
CLINIC / 4 hrs
4 hrs / 1
1
Saturday
From / To / nil / 0
Sunday
From / To / nil / 0

b)Description of Activities which are not undertaken at specific locations or times

(This section should include details of activity category and PA/APA allocation for such activities)

Research & audit and development opportunities in line with role and responsibilities.

c)Description of Activities during Premium Rate Hours of Work e.g. hours outwith 7am-7pm Monday to Friday

(This section should further define activities that have already been included at a) in terms of location and timing)

N/A

d)Additional Programmed Activities

(This section outlines the reason for allocation of APAs including the expected duration of the APAs)

N/A

Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Acute Sector

Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Post Title: Speciality Dentist in Oral Medicine (1.0WTE)

Post Ref No: 46582D

FACTORS / CRITERIA / MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
Application / Reference / Interview
Education
and
Professional
Qualifications / Essential / A1
A2 / A recognised dental degree and full registration with GDC
MFDS from one of the Royal Surgical Colleges / X
X
Desirable / B1
B2
B3 / Postgraduate higher degree or Diploma
On the GDC specialist list for Oral Medicine
Completion of a recognised trainingprogramme leading to the award of a CCST Oral Medicine or within 6 months of this / X
X
X
Experience / Essential / C1
C2
C3 / Recent diagnostic and surgical experience in Oral Medicine. Must be at least 4 years post qualification and be able to evidence 2 years experience in Oral Medicine. Experience in OMFS and Oral Surgery may be counted towards this.
Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Experience of service provision in an NHS Hospital / X
X
X / X
X
X / X
X
X
Desirable / D1
D2
D3 / Experience of management, clinical training and teaching of SHOs, DFTs etc
Experience of undergraduate teaching in Oral Medicine
Experience of research / X
X
X / X
X
X / X
X
X
Knowledge & Skills / Essential / E1
E2
E3 / Evidence of participation in Audit &
ClinicalGovernance
Good Organisational skills
Good IT Skills / X
X
X / X
X
X / X
X
X
Desirable / F1
F2 / Evidence of leadership role in Audit
Evidence of training in non-clinical management skills / X
X / X
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
X
X
Desirable / H1 / Knowledge of clinical risk management / 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 / Specialty Doctor
£38,3685 £ 72,140 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 / 40
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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contactDr. Christine Goodall on 0141 211 9655 with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

How to apply

To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)

Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice