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Intern - Discipline Specific Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Location: Linnaeus Eastcott Veterinary Hospital & Referrals Swindon|170109

1 year fixed period contract

Expected to operate at a level of 0.33FTE re clinical workload.

At the end the accepted individual would be expected to be in a positive position to acquire a residency in DOMS.

Intern would be provided with clinical guidance and support by two specialist in dentistry and two full time residents. The successful candidate would be welcomed to join book clubs, journal review groups and clinical rounds.

The successful candidate would be expected to submit an original publication, abstract or poster presentation at an international/ or national journal or conference developing on work and research performed within the year of the internship, with the assistance and support of the senior members of the DOMS group.

Applicants should be 2 years qualified as a veterinarian with demonstration of interest in DOMS. No prior internship experience is necessary, but may be beneficial.

5 day week, mixed hours 8-4 and 10-6, no on-call, no Bank Holiday cover.

Role subdivided into 3 broad sub-sections of equal daily length.

• Practical clinical

An average of one clinical case per day either with primary responsibility (such as a primary care patient) or as an assistant with more advanced procedures, with a focus on honing basic skills and being exposed to more advanced procedures. Interns should develop clinical skills over the year allowing for increasing degrees of self reliance with more straightforward cases.,

2. Clinical Consultations

The Intern would be responsible for provision of 1 to 1.5 hours of primary care “free dental checks” per day serving our primary care clinic and supporting and liaising with the Eastcott Primary Care clinic and team.These consultations are 15 m minutes in length and focused of identification of clinical pathology or the need to undertake further assessment and possible treatment. Client education and and excellent communication skills will be beneficial and developed over the year.

3. Clinical administration

The successful candidate would be asked to perform daily administrative work, primarily following up with owners when clinical recommendations have been made during free dental checks, leasing with referral owners acting as a touch point within the clinic for non-clinical; concerns or questions, verbal reminders of pending procedure times and assisting with management of re-examination lists.