CONSULTANT IN RESTORATIVEDENTISTRY (PERIODONTICS) ANDDIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE AND THERAPY

GLASGOW DENTAL HOSPITAL

INFORMATION PACK

REF: 23498D

CLOSING DATE: 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

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SUMMARY INFORMATION

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE CHP/ORAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE

CONSULTANT IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY (PERIODONTOLOGY)AND DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL HYGIENE AND THERAPY

GLASGOW DENTAL HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL

The successful applicant will be based in Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, the largest provider of oral healthcare in Scotland.

As Director of the School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy this post offers unique opportunities to provide leadership, make a significant contribution to the delivery of high quality specialist Periodontal care and be involved with the delivery of dental education.

Opportunities are also available for participation in research activities although not the primary focus of the post and we see this post as being ideal for a keen, enterprising colleague or colleagues who wish to join an established team in developing Restorative Services in the West of Scotland and to lead the training of hygienists/therapists in the West Central Scotland area.

Applicants will be appropriately experienced, with full GDC registration and be eligible for inclusion on the GDC’s Specialist Register.

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to a CCST in Periodontology and /or Restorative Dentistry or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

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East Dunbartonshire CHP / Oral Health Directorate

Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics)and

Director of the School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Job Profile June 2011

REF: 23498D

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Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics)And

Director of the School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Based at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ

Job Profile

1. Glasgow and the Surrounding Area

Glasgow, with a population of around 740,000, is Scotland’s largest city, and one of Europe’s liveliest with a varied and colourful social and cultural life which can cater for every taste.

Glasgow is a city of contrasts; the bustle of a major commercial and business centre, the greenery of parks and gardens, and a wealth of art galleries, museums, cinemas and theatres. Newcomers quickly feel at home in this vibrant and friendly city. Of particular note is the University’s Hunterian Museum that is the oldest public museum in Scotland. The Hunterian Art Gallery has important art collections and contains a reconstruction of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s own house.

Glasgow has an extensive road and rail public transport system with one of the largest commuter rail networks outside London and its own underground railway, the ‘subway’, which serves the University and the centre of the city.

2. Oral Health Directorate

The Oral Health Directorate is contained within the East Dunbartonshire Community Health Council (CHP) and comprises a single NHSGGC Board wide organisation structure incorporating:

- General Dental Services- Primary Care Dental Services- Secondary Care Dental Services- Dental Public Health- Oral Health Improvement- Orthodontics situated within a General Hospital environment

Community and Salaried Dental ServiceThis service operates on a citywide basis and provides care for patients who have difficulty accessing mainstream dental services from 32 fixed clinics in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. It compromises 57 dentists (senior salaried general dental practitioners (GDPs), salaried GDPs and Community Dental Officers) and support staff. Clinics have receptionist and dental nurse support.

The service has close links with Glasgow Dental Hospital and School and provides a substantial amount of outreach teaching.

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The Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Glasgow Dental Hospital and School is situated in the centre of Glasgow. It is part of the Oral Health Directorate structure and is the main referral centre for specialist dental advice and treatment within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area. It also fulfils a similar role for surrounding Health Boards and serves a population of up to 3,000,000 people.

The Dental School delivers a modern, integrated Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme over five years to an undergraduate population of approximately 400 students. The School is ranked equal second in the UK for student satisfaction. Periodontics is taught within the Clinical Dentistry Section. Taught postgraduate programmes are offered in Primary Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, with an option to specialise in Periodontics, Endodontics or Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics in the second year of the Primary Dental Care programme. Post graduate research opportunities are provided, within the three main research themes within the University of Glasgow Dental School; Infection and Immunity, Community Oral Health and Biotechnology and Craniofacial Science. Investigating periodontal disease is a focus of the Infection and Immunity Research Group and work ongoing at present includes development of complex in vitro models of host-pathogen interactions, dissecting the role of cytokines in periodontal disease and using patient based studies and in vivo models to investigate the relationship between systemic diseases and periodontal disease.  The Infection and Immunity research group is closely linked to the UK’s only CPA accredited Oral Microbiology Diagnostic laboratory for infectious oral diseases as well as the University of Glasgow Institute for Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and therefore offers excellent facility for the development of high quality basic and translational research (http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/dental/research/). The successful applicant will be provided the opportunity to participate in the delivery of the undergraduate BDS, post-graduate and research activity to a limited extent.

The total number of chairs within the Hospital and School is approximately 160. In addition there is an adjoining Postgraduate Centre and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a 10 minute walk away. There are strong links with the University of Glasgow and other hospitals in the region and there is an excellent library with on-line literature search facilities.

3. Work of the Department

Restorative Dentistry embraces the clinical units of Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable), Periodontics, Endodontics, Anxiety Management and Sedation and the School of Hygiene and Therapy.

3.1. The Units of Endodontics and Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable) are situated on Levels 6 and 2. They comprise 67 dental chairs, 28 of these chairs forming the main undergraduate teaching clinic. There are two smaller self-contained clinics of 7 and 4 dental chairs. Additionally, there are 5 individual surgeries.

Most of the office accommodation for staff is also to be found on level 6, as is a modern production laboratory with a complement of 7 technicians (who produce a comprehensive range of fixed prostheses to a high standard). Situated on Level 2 is the Prosthodontic (Removable) Production Laboratory, which undertakes the technical work for both dental staff and students with a complement of 18 dental technicians. Also on level 2 are seminar rooms and office accommodation for clinical, technical and secretarial staff. The Units of Endodontics and Prosthodontics (Fixed and Removable) receive approximately 3,200 new referrals per year, giving rise to approximately 28,000 patient attendances. The current waiting time for first consultation for non-urgent referrals to the Units is 6 weeks.

In addition to specialist opinions / treatment on general restorative dentistry matters, the range of treatment includes services for patients with cleft palate, patients who have had ablative surgery to the oral cavity or suffer from hypodontia.

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A number of patients requiring specialist treatment are treated with the use of osseo-integrated dental implants using both Nobel Biocare and Straumann implant systems. The provision of implant dentistry is subject to limited funding.

3.2. The Unit of Periodontology, on Level 7, is a self-contained unit comprising 26 chairs (23 chairs in open clinics and 3 in enclosed surgeries), and is equipped to a good standard. One surgery is equipped for implant placement. Adjacent to the clinical areas are a seminar room and office accommodation for clinical and secretarial staff. 3.6 WTE staff dental hygienists support the specialist service in Periodontics and work as part of the Consultant led team. The Unit receives approximately 1800 new referrals per year from general dental practitioners as well as a large number of tertiary referrals. These give rise to approximately 10,000 patient attendances. The waiting time for first consultation is currently 6 weeks.

3.3. The Sedation Suite is a self-contained unit on Level 7 comprising 2 enclosed surgeries, a recovery room and a small waiting area for patients’ escorts. There is also office accommodation for the Senior Lecturer and Dental Nurses. The unit is staffed by a Clinical Senior Lecturer who has an Honorary Consultant Contract supported by 2 sessions per week from a Senior Dental Officer and 4 sessions of junior hospital staff time. Oral surgery Specialty Dentists provide teaching and service 6 sessions per week and Restorative Dentistry 7 sessions per week. A full range of Restorative treatment under both Basic and Advanced Sedation Techniques is provided. Clinical staff from other areas of Restorative Dentistry can arrange for patients to be sedated by arrangement.

3.4. There is a School of Hygiene and Therapy within the Unit of Restorative Dentistry that trains 12 students per year (increasing to 14 in 2012). Students are awarded a BSc in Oral Health Science from Glasgow Caledonian University. This is a 3 year unclassified degree programme. Students undertake the full range of permitted treatment within the DCP School and are supported by 3.9 FTE Hygiene and Therapy Tutors, a Programme Director and a School Director (this post). There is close integration with BDS students both in GDH and at Outreach. Referrals are taken from all areas of the Dental Hospital but particularly from the Restorative Department.

4. Staffing

NHS Consultants within the Restorative Specialities:

Miss Lynnsey CraneDr Laura Cross (teaching consultant) Mr Alan Donaldson (Training Programme Director) See comment belowMr Sachin JauharDr Kevin Jennings (Clinical Director Glasgow Dental Hospital)Mr Lee Savarrio (Lead Clinician Restorative Dentistry)Mrs Susan Winning, (current Director, DCP School, this post to replace)

Honorary Consultants within Restorative:

Professor Vince Bissell Professor Daryll JaggerMr John McCrossonProfessor Colin Murray Dr Nigel Robb

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Other staff within the Restorative Specialities:

5 Specialist Registrars 4 SHO’s and 2 DFT’s

Senior Clinical University Teachers (2 wte)Clinical Lecturers (2.2 wte)Clinical Teachers (0.6 wte)

Other relevant staff:

Dental Instructors (1)Programme Director /lead DCP 0.8Staff Dental Hygienists 3.6Tutor Dental hygienists and therapists 3.9

University Teachers (3 wte)Dental Nurse - Multi-media laboratories (1 wte)University Secretaries (1.0 wte) NHS Secretaries (3 wte)

The above staffing levels reflect the staffing position within Restorative Dentistry at the time this job description was compiled. Staffing levels will change to meet future service and business priorities. The post-holder/holders must have an interest in Periodontics. However, they may also be asked to carry out duties in the other restorative disciplines. The post-holder/s may, under certain circumstances, be expected to adjust his/her commitments from time to time in agreement with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director in order to accommodate variations in service needs including novel service delivery models in regional centres. The job plan will be negotiated under the 2004 Consultant Contract with the successful applicant.

5. Duties

Clinical

The Consultant will provide a diagnostic and advisory service to patients referred to the Unit of Periodontics in the Dental Hospital and will have a continuing responsibility to the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will share with Consultant colleagues responsibility for the proper functioning of the unit of Periodontics. The Consultant will contribute to the professional supervision and management of the Training Grades staff. There is a requirement to participate in dental audit in ways that are acceptable to the Directorate in line with Clinical Governance strategies. The successful applicant will report to the Lead Clinician in Restorative Dentistry and will be professionally accountable to the Clinical Director and managerially accountable to the Clinical Services Manager.

Teaching & Training

The Consultant will, in liaison with NES and other stakeholders, be responsible for strategic development of hygiene and therapy education within Greater Glasgow and Clyde in line with NES and Government targets and fulfilling the learning outcomes laid down by the General Dental Council. They will contribute to clinical and theoretical teaching of hygiene/therapy students and will be assisted in the running of the BSc programme by a programme director who is responsible for managing the Tutor Hygiene/Therapists. The Programme Director will report both to the successful applicant (professionally) and to the Service Manager (managerially). The post will also involve education of BDS undergraduates with particular emphasis on integration between BDS and DCP teaching. It is anticipated that an appropriate University honorary appointment will be offered to the successful candidate by the University of Glasgow in recognition of his / her role in the teaching and training of dental undergraduate and postgraduate students. Glasgow Caledonian University honorary status will also be sought.

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The BSc programme sits in the School of Health within the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, ODP, Podiatry, Radiography and Oral Health, Glasgow Caledonian University. The Head of Department is Dr Brian Ellis and the academic link is Dr Nichola McLarnon (acting Head of Learning and Teaching in the School of Health). Compliance with Quality Assurance at GCU will be an important aim for the Director and attendance at Programme Boards and Assessment Boards would be required. In addition, there is a strategy group set up within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde chaired by the Associate Medical Director which is scheduled to meet 2-3 times per year. There is also close liaison with Directors of other Schools throughout the UK at meetings also attended by the Quality Assurance Lead from the GDC.

Research

There is no formal commitment to undertake research. However, the successful candidate will be encouraged to take an interest in clinical research, especially where this is an inherent part of normal clinical duties with particular reference to clinical trials being undertaken within the Unit.

Administration

Administrative duties include those that are associated with the care of patients and the running of the DCP School. The Consultant will also be required to co-operate with Hospital Management in the efficient running of services and will be expected to share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility of advising the Service Management on clinical matters. There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Directorate. The Consultant in the role of SDHT Director will be required to work closely with the School of Health at GCU to ensure quality assurance of the programme is maintained. In addition the Director will also support the Programme Director in the development and running of the SDHT.

6. Specimen Weekly Job PlanThe following timetable is provisional and is subject to a job planning discussion with the successful candidate. The job plan will be subject to annual review and it is anticipated that the number of sessions allocated to the SDHT will reduce from 3 in the first year to 2 in year 2.

The initial job plan will be based upon 3 DCP administrative sessions and 7 sessions for a full time NHS Consultant changing to 2 DCP administrative sessions and 8 sessions as NHS consultant as per below. The final job plan will be determined by the Clinical Director in discussion with the successful candidate. There may also be an element of outreach teaching at Coatbridge Health Centre.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

am DCC treatment

DCC treatment

DCC – NP Clinic

DCC – NP Clinic

DCC treatment

(SPR supervision)

pm SPA

DCP

SPA

DCP

DCC

treatment

DCC

treatment

SPA

NHS

Moving into the future this work pattern will change and a consultant presence will be required 24 hours 7 days per week. This will be part of the regular job plan and will be

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remunerated at the premium rate in the consultant contract (time and a third) or the PAs affected reduced from 4 hours to 3 hours as per the 2004 Consultant Contract.

Oral Health DirectorateGlasgow Dental Hospital and School

Post Title: Consultant in Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics) Director of the School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy Post Ref No: 23498D

FACTORS CRITERIA MEANS OF ASSESSMENT

Application Reference Interview

Education andProfessionalQualifications

Essential A1A2

A3

Full registration with GDCFellowship in Dental Surgery orMembership in Restorative Dentistry from one of the Royal Surgical CollegesOn or likely soon to be eligible for inclusionon the GDC specialist list for Restorative Dentistry and / or Periodontics

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X

Desirable B1B2

Postgraduate higher degreeCompletion of a recognised training programme leading to the award of a CCST in Periodontology and/or Restorative Dentistry or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of the interview.

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Experience Essential C1

C2C3

Extensive experience in all aspects of Periodontics and Implant DentistryBroad experience in Restorative DentistryIn depth knowledge of Hygiene/Therapy training

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X

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X

XX

Desirable D1

D2D3

D4

D5D6

Experience of service provision in an NHSHospitalExperience of DCP teachingExperience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Restorative DentistryAbility to train Training Grades Staff up tospecialist levelExperience of researchEvidence of a special interest in Periodontics

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XX

X

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X

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X

X X

X

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X

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Knowledge & Skills

Essential E1E2E3

Participation in Audit & Clinical GovernanceGood Organisational skillsGood IT Skills

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XXX

Desirable F1 Evidence of leadership role in Audit X X X

Disposition Essential G1

G2

G3

G4

High ethical & professional standards in clinical careExcellent communication skills – written and oralWillingness and ability to work as part of a teamEvidence of training in non-clinical management skills

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Desirable H1 Knowledge of clinical risk management & educational Quality Assurance

X X

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The conditions of service are those laid down and amended from time to time by the Hospital and Medical & Dental Whitley Council.

TYPE OF CONTRACT

Permanent

GRADE AND SALARY

£ 74,504 - £100,446 per annum (pro rata)

New Entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the minimum point of the salary scale, (dependent on qualifications and experience). Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.

HOURS OF DUTY 40

SUPERANNUATION You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to take out a Personal Pension.

Employee’s contributions to the NHS Scheme are Tiered based on your earnings and the employers contribution equates to 13.5 % of salary. Employees in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National Insurance contributions. Employees who choose to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate of National Insurance contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also available.

A Personal Pension is a private arrangement agreed with the pension provider that will be an organisation such as a Bank, Building Society or Insurance Company.

REMOVAL EXPENSES

Assistance with removal and associated expenses may be given and would be discussed and agreed prior to appointment.

EXPENSES OF CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT

Candidates who are requested to attend an interview will be given assistance with appropriate travelling expenses.

Re-imbursement shall not normally be made to employees who withdraw their application or refuse an offer of appointment.

TOBACCO POLICY NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operate a No Smoking Policy in all premises and grounds.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

This post is considered to be in the category of “Regulated Work” and therefore requires a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Membership which currently costs £59.00. The cost of the PVG Membership will be initially paid by NHS Greater Glasgow and

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Clyde and will required to be repaid through a payroll deduction mandate from the successful candidate’s first salary.

CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has a legal obligation to ensure that it’s employees, both EEA and non EEA nationals, are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. Before any person can commence employment within NHS GGC they will need to provide documentation to prove that they are eligible to work in the UK.

Non EEA nationals will be required to show evidence that either Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain in the UK has been granted for the work which they are applying to do. Where an individual is subject to immigration control under not circumstances will they be allowed to commence until the right to work in the UK has been verified.

ALL applicants regardless of nationality must complete and return the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in the UK Statement with their completed application form. You will be required provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

The rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their convictions as “spent” after the lapse of a period of years. However, due to the nature of work for which you are applying this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Orders 1975 and 1986). Therefore, applicants are required to disclose information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provision of the act in the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Any information given will be completely confidential.

DISABLED APPLICANTS

A disability or health problems does not preclude full consideration for the job and applications from people with disabilities are welcome. All information will be treated as confidential.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde guarantees to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

You will note on our application form that we ask for relevant information with regard to your disability. This is simply to ensure that we can assist you, if you are called for interview, to have every opportunity to present your application in full. We may call you to discuss your needs in more detail if you are selected for interview.

GENERAL NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates flexible staffing arrangements whereby all appointments are to a grade within a department. The duties of an officer may be varied from an initial set of duties to any other set, which are commensurate with the grade of the officer. The enhanced experience resulting from this is considered to be in the best interest of both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the individual.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The postholder will undertake their duties in strict accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

NOTICE The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to appeal against dismissal.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

In terms of NHS Circular 1989 (PCS) 32 dealing with Medical Negligence the Health Board does not require you to subscribe to a Medical Defence Organisation. Health Board indemnity will cover only Health Board responsibilities. It may, however, be in your interest to subscribe to a defence organisation in order to ensure you are covered for any work, which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information on NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit our website on www.show.scot.nhs.uk

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact the undernoted with whom with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

Mr. Lee SavarrioLead Clinician, Restorative DentistryTel: 0141 211 9686Lee.savarrio@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Mrs Susan WinningDirector of the School of Dental Care Professionals,Tel: 0141 211 9686Susan.winning@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for these posts please include your CV and names and addresses of 3 Referees, along with the following documents; (click on the hyperlinks to open)

Medical and Dental Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Declaration Form Regarding Fitness to Practice

Immigration Questionnaire

Alternatively please visit www.nhsggc.org.uk/medicaljobs and click on the “How to Apply” tab to access application for and CV submission information.

RETURN OF APPLICATIONS

Please return your application by email to nhsggcrecruitment@nhs.net or to the recruitment address below;

Medial and Dental Recruitment TeamNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Recruitment Services5th Floor, Tara House46 Bath StreetGlasgowG2 1HJ

CLOSING DATE: 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

INTERVIEW DATE: The Interview date for this post will be 28th September, 2011

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