Dublin Dental University Hospital
Specialist Oral Surgeon
Fixed-Term, Part-Time / 3 Year Temporary Contract
The Dublin Dental University Hospital is seeking to recruit a Specialist Oral Surgeon to join our Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology Team. This is a Fixed-Term/Part Time Position, 0.5 WTE, over 3 days a week. The current requirement is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (pm). The role reports to the Head of Division of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology with an upward reporting line to the Clinical Director and Dean, School of Dental Science.
Role Summary:
·To provide complex oral surgery treatment to patients attending the Dublin Dental University Hospital, and those external hospitals or clinics approved by the Dublin Dental University Hospital;
·To participate in the administrative organisation and delivery of oral surgery services and teaching under the overall direction of the Head of Division.
When students are assigned to clinics:
·Enabling students to develop their clinical skills while taking responsibility for patient management and, above all, patient safety;
·Ensuring that teaching and learning are fully integrated into the clinical experience from the student’s perspective;
·Providing regular and appropriate feedback for students and endeavoring to provide the necessary support when required;
·Undertaking to provide assessment of students when required and award accurate and appropriate clinical credits for each student after each clinical session;
·Have timely interaction with staff to relay relevant information regarding individual student issues;
·Successful candidates are required to maintain an appropriate knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum and information technology involved in the curriculum;
·To participate in the administrative organisation and delivery of teaching and training to undergraduates, postgraduates;
·Participate in clinical audits;
·To participate in the administration and promotion of the activities and community interests of the academic divisions in the Dental Hospital and School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin;
·Carry out such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Division, Clinical Director, Dean, or other designated office;
·Knowledge and understanding of all Policies and Procedures within the Hospital, using our QPulse incident, risk management system as a key component of maintaining and managing incidents and risks associated.
Profession Qualifications, Experience:
Candidates must:
a) (i) Be registered in the Register of Dentists for Ireland or be entitled to be so registered and;
(ii) Be registered in the Register of Dental Specialists for Ireland, Division of Oral Surgery, or be entitled to be so registered; and;
(b) Have satisfactory knowledge of the administrative aspects of oral surgery services; and;
(c) Possess a high standard of professional knowledge and have had satisfactory experience in oral surgery and medically complex patients; and
(d) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
Post holders must maintain annual registration with the Dental Council of Ireland.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 3rd November 2023 at noon.
The role is available from 8th December 2023, expected commencement date ASAP, within reason.
Candidates shortlisted are expected to be available for interview no later than, the last two weeks in November.
To enquire about a full job description please contact Simion Tita, HR Officer at simion.tita@dental.tcd.ie or on 01-612 7289.
Informal enquiries can be directed through Jose De Souza, Lead Divisional Administrator, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology at Jose.DeSouza@dental.tcd.ie or call Jose on 01-612 7314.
All job offers are subject to having the required working rights, two references, Garda Vetting and Medical amongst other qualifying criteria
Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer