Specialty Doctor in Oral Medicine


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 9RS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

1. Together with the other members of Oral Medicine Team, to provide a service for all oral medicine patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of clinical treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. 2. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. 3. Clinical supervision of junior medical and dental staff as a shared responsibility with other colleagues. 4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives. 5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the clinical lead. 6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. 7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. 8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies. 9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). 10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. 11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. 12. Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director. 13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. 14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

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