Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology ST1

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council

When is this evaluated?ⁱ

• Application form

ⁱ ‘When is this evaluated’ is indicative but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process. 

Applicants must:

• be eligible for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) by the time of appointmentⁱⁱⁱ
• registered with GDC by time of post commencementⁱⁱⁱ
• be eligible to work in the UK 
• Be able to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programmeⁱⁱⁱ

Applicants must:

• Be up to date and fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

Applicants must meet the necessary knowledge of English language for dental professionals as outlined by the General Dental Council.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre
• Pre-employment checks

Applicants must:

• meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC Standards for the dental team)ⁱⁱⁱ

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Pre-employment health screening

ⁱⁱⁱ By the time of appointment. This refers to the date at which the post commences

Applicants must:

• Be able to provide complete details of their employment history

• Be able to provide evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
• Be able to provide evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• Have notified the Training Programme Director of the Specialty Training Programme they are currently training in if applying to continue training in the same specialty in another region
• Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a specialty training programme, except under exceptional circumstances at time of post commencement
• Not already hold, nor be eligible to hold, a CCST in the specialty applied for and/or must not currently be eligible for the specialist register in the specialty applied for

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Interview/selection centre

Applicants must:

• Have completed ALL sections of application form FULLY according to written guidelines

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Desirable

• MFDS / MJDF or equivalent at the time of application
• Other qualifications held at time of application

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

• Achievement of Foundation competences from a UK Dental Foundation training programme or equivalent
• Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of a UK Dental Core Training Programme Year 2 by:

• Evidence by time of post commencement of satisfactory RCP outcome or programme completion/certification of UK DCT2/3 post which commenced on or after August 2016

OR

• National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence Two (NCDCE2) at the time of application

• Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting

Commitment to the specialty with clear career objectives

Desirable

• On an NHS primary care organisation Performers List or able to meet requirements for listing (see specialty-specific requirements below as some posts that utilise primary care placements require trainees to be on the performers list)*

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

• Demonstrates good patient care skills
• Able to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement and diagnostic skills to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• In the previous two years (excluding any period of statutory leave), has worked clinically for a minimum of 3 months (WTE) within the scope of practice of a dentist

When is this evaluated?

• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre
• References

Essential

Research

• Understanding of the principles and relevance of research in evidence-based practice.

Quality improvement

• Understanding of, and participation in, audit, quality improvement, service evaluation or clinical governance

Desirable

Research

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements. For example, degrees or awards.
• Evidence of publications, conference presentations or poster

Quality improvement

• Evidence of leading at least one quality improvement project.

Teaching

• Evidence of delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching, or teaching other Dental Care Professionals.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

Communication skills

• Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others, including patients, stakeholders and colleagues.

Problem solving and decision making

• Demonstrates effective judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Empathy and sensitivity

• Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people

Managing others and team involvement

• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate

Organisation and planning

• Capacity to monitor time and prioritise various tasks and commitments, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions and anticipate situations that may change rapidly

Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty

• Demonstrate flexibility, decisiveness and resilience under pressure
• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help

When is this evaluated?

• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS and the NHS Constitution
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates honesty and reliability
• Demonstrates awareness of the ethical principles of confidentiality and consent

When is this evaluated?

• Self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre

Essential

• Shows realistic insight into the specialty and the demands of a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 
• Experience in Oral Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or one of the Additional Dental Specialities at DCT level or equivalent 

Desirable

• Diagnostic experience in an OMFP unit at DCT level or equivalent. 
• Attendance at, or participation in, national and international meetings relevant to OMFP 
• Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations 

When is this evaluated?

• Application form/self-assessment form
• Interview/selection centre