Job overview

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals to our Paediatric Dentistry team as a 10  programmed activity (PA) Locum Consultant. The Paediatric Dentistry team forms part of the Dental 
Networked Services at Barts Health. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking for a challenging opportunity to develop their existing skills, and to provide a first-class service to patients. The role is very busy and will include outpatient management, local and general 
anaesthetic treatment lists, management of theatre cases (including relevant ward, discharge and 
post-operative management), supporting service colleagues with management of 18-week RTT, managing clinical governance processes as required within the Paediatric Dentistry department,  delivery of service improvements and planning with operational and nursing colleagues and working closely with senior colleagues and clinicians to deliver exemplary care for our patients. The role will be based across the Royal London Dental Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provide input into multidisciplinary clinics such as hypodontia, ortho-paeds and cleft clinics when requested.

·         Provide exemplary patient care in line with professional standards.

·         Lead, manage and supervise outpatient clinics and treatment lists, management of inpatients and surgical cases.

·         Work closely with operational and nursing colleagues to deliver patient care in line with national referral to treatment (RTT) waiting time targets.

·         Development of sub-specialty interest in line with service requirements.

·         To be involved in departmental research.

·         To participate in the audit of patient services and to assist them in the direction and management of patient services.

·         To use resources at their disposal with due regard to care, safety and appropriateness.

·         To respond to and manage clinical incidents and complaints in line with clinical governance policies and procedures.

·         Liaise with local safeguarding teams to provide dental care to children and young people at risk.

Working for our organisation

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.