Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Head and Neck Surgery)

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in the UK is seeking a qualified specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The role demands full GMC and GDC registration and an appropriate higher surgical qualification. Candidates should demonstrate broad experience, particularly in head & neck surgery, along with essential competencies in trauma management and diagnosis of facial pain. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care in a dynamic medical environment, while also supervising training for junior doctors.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in all aspects of oral & maxillo-facial surgery.
• Proven interest and experience in Head & Neck surgery, including cancer surgery, microvascular surgery, and facial deformity.
• Experience in surgical dermatology.
• Experience of emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of oral & maxillofacial surgery.
• Participate in research projects and management activities.
• Supervise and train junior doctors.

Skills

Competence in diagnosis of facial pain

Competence in operative surgery and management of trauma

Competence in nasendoscopy

Practical knowledge and proven experience of care of acutely ill patients

Experience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors

Education

Higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification

Full GMC and GDC registration

Entry on to the GMC / GDC Specialist Register

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC and GDC registration
• Entry on to the GMC / GDC Specialist Register via : CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
• An appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification

Desirable criteria

• Compliant with all Mandatory Training
• Participation in management activity
• SpR Management course
• Publications on head and neck cancer in peer reviewed journals

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad experience in all aspects of oral & maxillo-facial surgery.
• Proven interest and experience in Head & Neck surgery, including cancer surgery, microvascular surgery and facial deformity
• Experience in surgical dermatology
• Experience of emergency care.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of involvement in research projects
• Appreciation of and evidence training in Human Factors

Skills

Essential criteria

• Competence in diagnosis of facial pain
• Competence in operative surgery and management of trauma.
• Competence in nasendoscopy
• Practical knowledge and proven experience of care of acutely ill patients.
• Experience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors.

Desirable criteria

• Fellowship in head and neck oncology