NSLHD - Visiting Dental Officer - Oral Surgery - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
The Oral Health Service at Northern Sydney Local Health District is looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Oral Surgeon with a great attitude and strong work ethic to join our dental team at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH)
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Position Classification: Visiting Dental Officer
Contract Type: Sessional
Hours Per Week: up to 8
Duration: From 1 July 2025 to remainder of Quinquennium 2030
Purpose of the Position
The incumbent will deliver specialised Oral Surgery Dental services within the Royal North Shore Hospital Oral Health Unit. The Oral Surgeon will be a means of communication between different groups in the hospital management of patients, as well as mentoring and supervising visiting postgraduate students and vicarious responsibility for trainee oral surgeons is a part-requirement of the position. This position requires liaison with general dental practitioners, specialist prosthodontists and orthodontists. An interest in oral medicine is particularly requested because of the paucity of Oral Medicine Specialists in Sydney.
Applicants must have considerable experience in general dentistry; assist and be supportive of resident dental officers in RNSH Oral Health department.
Primary objectives will be:
To deliver oral surgery clinical services in RNSH Oral Health Unit on a referral basis.
To deliver oral surgery clinical services in RNSH & Ryde Theatre Hospitals as required.
To provide advice to RNSH Emergency Department for management of dental infection & clearance.
To act as a supervisor for the postgraduate oral surgery students as required.
To act as a mentor to other staff.
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of dental students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
Selection Criteria
- BDS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration as a Dental Practitioner with the Dental Board of Australia. Applicants must have Specialist registration in Oral Surgery or recognition as a specialist by the Dental Board of Australia. Applicants expecting their registration as a Specialist in Oral Surgery within 3 months may be considered.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Sound clinical experience in all aspects of dento-alveolar surgery and oral medicine is mandatory. In addition, resident hospital experience is essential and ability to work with multiple disciplines of surgeons, physicians and hospital management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of restorative and prosthetic dental options in the restoration of function and aesthetics for patients following oral surgery, particularly with post-operative care of trauma patients relying on post-surgery dental rehabilitation.
- Appropriate background and experience in general dental and Oral surgery with an interest in oral medicine.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and published research as relevant to the position as well as mentoring/supervising visiting postgraduate students and vicarious responsibility for trainee oral surgeons is a part requirement of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment as well as interest in quality improvement methodologies.
- Participation in on-call roster as required by Royal North Shore Hospital.
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Megan Ghaffari on (02) 9462 9644 or email Megan.Ghaffari@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 9 December 2024
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
