Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontal Service)

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a one year Locum post as a Restorative Dentistry Consultant based in the Periodontal Department at Birmingham Dental Hospital.

This post is part time (up to 10 sessions) and will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of service governing the appointment of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales, or as subsequently varied by agreement. The appointment will be under the employment of the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in new patient consultant led diagnostic and treatment planning clinics. They will also manage a number of level 3 specialist periodontal and implant failure cases that are currently under treatment at the Dental Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible to Paul Weston, Consultant in Periodontology, who has managerial responsibility for the periodontal service.

The post holder will be expected to give advice and assistance to members of the junior dental staff in training and Specialty Dentists within the Department as the need arises.

The post holder will be expected to contribute 1 DCC session to undergraduate teaching as directed by the BDS programme lead.

Working for our organisation

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential criteria

• Fully registered with General Dental Council (GDC).
• The post holder should have completed at least five years' full-time postgraduate specialty training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) with periodontal care being a major component of that training programme; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Inclusion in GDC Specialist List for Restorative Dentistry.

Desirable criteria

• Inclusion in GDC Specialist List for Periodontology.
• Fellowship in Dental Surgery, MFDS or equivalent.
• MClinDent or MSc in Periodontology.

Experience / Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching undergraduate students clinically.
• Experience of Postgraduate teaching and assessment.

Desirable criteria

• Dental Teaching Hospital post.
• Clinical Audit experience.
• Experience of clinical research.
• Postgraduate research qualification.

Special Aptitude / Activities

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• Previous publications in high impact journals e.g. J Clin Periodontology.
• Formal presentation of papers or research.
• Experience of writing systematic reviews.

Motivation and Disposition

Essential criteria

• Good patient management and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work in team situation.
• Capacity for critical self-appraisal.
• Enthusiasm.
• Interest in teaching.
• Interest in research.
• High motivation.
• Strong disposition to team working.

Other job requirements

Essential criteria

• Appropriate Health Clearance by Occupational Health Department.
• Satisfactory DBS.

Additional employer information

UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Using Artificial Intelligence

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Locum Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontal) (PDF, 724.5KB)
• BCHC Local benefits (PDF, 99.6KB)