Job summaryWe are looking to appoint to Consultant In Oral Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of the Oral Medicine Service including:o Delivery of routine and specialist multidisciplinary care for residents of Sheffield and surrounding areas.o Teaching of dental undergraduates across all 5 years of their studies and participation in undergraduate university examinations, elective programme, personal tutor programme and interviews as required.o Teaching of postgraduates, StRs and post CCST trainees within the Dental Hospitalo Professional supervision and management of Trainees.o Conduct of their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance and will take a full part in the Trust's clinical governance activities.o A commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal.The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC. For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFull registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC)Name on the GDC specialist register for Oral Medicine or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.BDS or equivalent.Successful completion of SAC approved training in Oral Medicine leading to Accreditation, or equivalent for other EEA national Or SAC approved Fixed Term Training.Successful completion of Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam FDS (Oral Med) or equivalent for other EEA nationals.DesirableMD or PhD or equivalentDistinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees, eg: MClin DentMFDS or equivalent.Clinical ExperienceEssentialAbility to work as an independent practitioner in Oral Medicine.Experience of diagnosing and managing complex oral conditions.Experience of managing patients with relevant systemic medications.Experience of working in multidisciplinary team setting.DesirableCurrently employed in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services.ResearchEssentialAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.DesirablePublications in Peer reviewed journalsPresentations at national and/or international conferences. Previous research experience.Postgraduate research degree.Teaching and trainingEssentialExperience of teaching and assessing undergraduate or postgraduate dental/medical students.Ability to deliver lectures, tutorials and chair site teaching.Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssentialEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsCompliance with GDC CPD requirements.DesirableMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolioManagement and AdministrationEssentialEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.Experience in the day to day management of oral medicine service.Clinical Governance and AuditEssentialExperience in performing clinical auditDesirableCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement projectPersonal AttributesEssentialDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communication skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressCharles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffieldS10 2SZEmployer's websitehttps://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)