Job Description

There is an entitlement to continuing professional education, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service. Study Leave and support is granted at the discretion of the Clinical Director acting on the advice on the Consultant responsible for the post. There is an extensive programme of postgraduate courses organised, both within the Dental Hospital and through the region, by the West Midlands Postgraduate Dental Committee. In addition, monthly teaching and training afternoons are held within the Dental Hospital building.



Advice on continuing postgraduate education and career progression through the specialty is available to all. As a teaching unit, the Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry undertake a wide range of research activities for which excellent facilities are available. The duties of this post are primarily of a service nature and as such, no specific requirement to pursue research is included. Management of Leadership responsibilities To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the Head of Service for Oral Surgery.



To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases. Responsible for ensuring identified training and development is undertaken appropriate to the postholders role.



Key Relationships To establish effective working relation with the following: Divisional Medical Directors, lead clinicians Executive Directors, senior managers, Medical and Dental HR Business Partner, NHSE&I, Health Education West Midlands, local Universities. Terms and Conditions of Service The post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service for Speciality Doctors England 2021 and associated schedules and relevant organisational employment policies. Salary is on a scale, with commencing point according to previous experience. The post will be held on a non-resident basis and there is no on call requirement.



There is only limited availability of on-site staff parking. Railway stations and bus stops connecting to the city centre are within walking distance. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities in employment. Professional Registration The appointee should be a Medical/Dental Practitioner registered with the GDC and with a licence to practice.



He/she is encouraged to be a member of an appropriate medical/dental Defence Organisation. Resources There is admin support available for this position, relevant office accommodation and IT provision. Indicative Job plan Please refer to appendix one for an indicative job plan for this role. This job plan will be subject to discussion on appointment and reviewed on an annual basis.



Performance Management All employees have a responsibility to participate in regular appraisal with their manager and to identify performance standards of the post. As part of the appraisal process every employee is responsible for participating in identifying their own training and development needs.