Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Restorative Dentistry to join our multidisciplinary Oral and Maxillofacial and Orthodontic teams at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique initial opportunity to lead and innovate within a dynamic and supportive environment, delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes, with a vision to becoming a permanent member of our team.

As a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional patient care, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services within our department. Your expertise will be utilised to diagnose, treat, and manage a diverse range of conditions, including endodontic, periodontal, and prosthodontic cases.

 

Working alongside a dedicated team of consultants, nurses, and healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and make a significant difference in the lives of our patients. Our department is renowned for providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment. 

As a Consultant, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, a strong network of experienced consultants, and opportunities to engage in research and clinical audit projects. 

Join our dynamic team and become an integral part of our mission to improve the oral health and well-being of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Deliver clinical excellence within Restorative Dentistry. This will require collaborative working with colleagues within and external to the trust.

 

To provide clinical expertise in Restorative Dentistry supporting and supervising members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

 

Provide with consultant colleagues a specialty service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Restorative Dentistry Service.

 

You will provide care to both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring that patients are provided with the highest possible standard of diagnosis, treatment and care in the most effective way.

 

You will actively conduct/ participate in audits related to both clinical and non-clinical aspects of work and participate in hospital Clinical Audit Programmes and all aspects of Trust wide Clinical Governance.

 

The appointee will maintain up to date knowledge of Restorative Dentistry and related areas appropriate to carrying out these duties.  They will participate in a recognised programme of continuing medical education and professional development.

 

To assist in the management and support of junior medical and dental staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies

 

To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the needs of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department and the Trust

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.