Academic Senior Lecturer in Special Care Dentistry (Locum Position)
Dublin Dental University Hospital
Academic Senior Lecturer in Special Care Dentistry (Locum)
(POCC23 Contract, Part Time / Specified Purpose Contract, 7.4 hours per week /0.2 WTE role)
The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit an Academic Senior Lecturer in Special Care Dentistry on a Locum basis. This is a part time, specified purpose contract, 7.4 hours per week / 0.2 WTE role. This is a one year contract to backfill two sessions relating to the Professor of Special Care Dentistry in the Division of Public & Child Dental Health.
Clinical responsibilities include the assessment and management of patients with special care dental needs requiring secondary and tertiary care. Applicants must have extensive and recent experience of providing dental care using the adjuncts of General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation.
The Academic Senior Lecturer will manage the General Anaesthetic Pathway for patients with special care dental needs at St Columcille’s Loughlinstown, and the care pathway for patients with special care dental needs referred to the Joint Restorative & Oral Surgery Clinic (JROS) at the DDUH.
The position reports and is accountable to the Head of Division of Public & Child Dental Health and the Dean of Dental Affairs for educational and research matters. The appointee will be responsible for any clinical matters to the Clinical Director.
As Academic Senior Lecturer in Special Care Dentistry under the DDUH the appointee will be fully committed to the provision of a high-quality Special Care Dentistry service. An integral part of the position is to provide undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching in Special Care Dentistry, and to support postgraduate clinical research. The appointee will be based on site at the DDUH and at St Columcille’s Hospital Loughlinstown and will be responsible for the delivery of Special Care Dentistry services.
Qualifications, Experience & Person Specification
The key duties of the role are to backfill the clinical role of the Professor of Special Care Dentistry within the DDUH and at St Columcille;s Hospital, Loughlinstown.
Clinical
Provide Special Care Dentistry services to patients in accordance with the set commitments of the post at DDUH and at St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown.
Work in conjunction with the Professor in, and Professor of Special Care Dentistry.
Participate in the planning, development and provision of effective special care dentistry services.
Provide and attend for consultation on patients with special care dental needs as required.
Take responsibility for the care and treatment of patients admitted under their charge at the DDUH and other institutions (St Columcille’s and St Vincent’s Hospital as required).
Maintain patient records and to supply such reports and other information as may be required by the Hospitals with regard to activity.
Be involved in the development and updating of hospital clinical policies at the DDUH.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team conferences and take responsibility for the maintenance of appropriate liaison arrangements between Special Care Dentistry and other specialties.
Support the continued expansion and development of the Special Care Dentistry service.
Participate in the consultant on-call rota.
Academic
Participate in the administration, organisation and delivery of Special Care Dentistry teaching and training to undergraduates, postgraduates, those in higher training and continuing education courses.
Engage and lead clinical audits and risk management.
Support postgraduate clinical research related to Special Care Dentistry.
General
Attend as and when required at the DDUH and in any partner hospital or institution of the DDUH.
Work with the Executive Team and supporting structures of the hospital in all matters appertaining to the general efficiency of the hospital.
Supervise and be responsible for the proper performance of their duties by the staff assigned to the area and services under their control and instruct them in the proper performance of their duties.
Initiate, support and implement Continuous Quality Improvements and Accreditation initiatives appropriate to the service in agreement with the Executive Team.
Maintain Continuous Professional (and Personal) Development.
Participate in the administration and promotion of the activities and interests of the DDUH.
Reside within such distance convenient to the designated work base as may be approved by the CEO.
Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Team.
The post holder will attend the Divisional Meeting and all other meetings as required.
The extent and speed of change in the delivery of services is such that adaptability is essential to this level of appointment. The person chosen will be required to maintain, enhance and develop their knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing situations. Therefore, this Job Description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.
A full job description is available on application.
Each candidate must have:
Substantial teaching experience at university level including the clinical supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Special Care Dentistry.
Clinical
Applicants must have Full registration in the General Register of Dental Practitioners maintained by the Dental Council in Ireland or must demonstrate eligibility for registration.
Applicants must have completed three years of Specialist Training in the area of Special Care Dentistry.
Applicants to must have completed post-specialist training, such as a fixed term training appointment, or equivalent. Equivalence would be a minimum of twenty four months in a full-time training post or equivalent part-time post under the supervision of a named Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, post qualification as a specialist. Part time training pro-rata to have been attained within five years.
It is essential that applicants have extensive experience of managing patients with special care needs who require secondary and tertiary care using the adjuncts of General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation.
Applicants must have evidence of joint working with key stakeholders in the HSE, in particular service providers in the public dental service and in the voluntary sector.
Academic
An integral part of this academic position is to undertake clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervise research in the School of Dental Science, Trinity College. Given the seniority of the role and performance expectations, candidates should preferably have attained a PhD or should be current working towards one an have an active interest in dental research with a proven track record in research (senior authorship on peer-reviewed publications) and success in securing funding for research projects.
Postgraduate education (apart from clinical) relevant to teaching or research.
Relevant experience delivering clinical and educational services at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Evidence of interest in research and be able to demonstrate evidence of independent research accomplishments in publications and awards.
Evidence of assisting colleagues and students with design and completion of clinical research projects.
Leadership
Ability to think strategically about the future needs of patients with complex special care dental needs in Ireland and engage in strategic planning.
Proven organisational and administrative skills.
A demonstrable adaptability to rapid changes taking place within educational and healthcare environment in Ireland.
An aptitude for leadership in the field of Special Care Dentistry.
Experience in the responsible management of investment finances and budgets.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially within working teams.
Other
Be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
Be personally motivated with the ability to empower and motivate others.
Have a demonstrable adaptability to rapid changes taking place in the Hospital, educational and health services in Ireland.
Be able to demonstrate a patient and student focused approach.
Have proven organisational and administrative skills.
Be competent in general use of information technology and computers, office functions, internet for research purposes, email and preparation of presentation materials etc.
Be free from any defect or disease which would render you unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Be of good character.
General
Dublin Dental University Hospital are not be liable for travelling or other expenses incurred by candidates who may be invited to attend for interview.
Applicants must include at least two most current referees. The Hospital may assume permission to contact referees at any time and without further notification unless the Applicant has clearly stated otherwise.
Closing Date for Applications is Monday, 6th May 2024 at noon.
A job description is available upon request, please email: hr@dental.tcd.ie
Informal enquiries about the position, please contact
Prof Padhraig Fleming, Acting Head of Division of Public & Child Dental Health - padhraig.fleming@dental.tcd.ie.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae via HireHive.
In-person interviews to be scheduled asap and once the shortlisting process is complete.
All job offers are subject to a number of checks including two most recent references, Garda Vetting and a satisfactory pre-employment medical amongst other on boarding requirements.
Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.