Junior Clinical fellow in OMFS

NHS; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a 12-month temporary post. The role includes responsibilities for patient care, surgical procedures, and opportunities for leadership and research in a respected department. Candidates will gain valuable clinical exposure while participating in innovative practices at an esteemed hospital.

Benefits

Single accommodation available

Opportunities for research and audits

Qualifications

• Eligible for temporary registration with GDC.
• Experience in managing facial trauma.
• Knowledge of basic sciences applied to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for in-patients and perioperative patients.
• Participate in audits and publications.
• Management of emergency clinics within OMFS.

Skills

Knowledge of managing acute orofacial complaints

Surgical techniques

Strong teamworking skills

Organisational skills

Education

BDS or equivalent

Full registration with GDC

Job description

This is a 12 month maximum temporary post for a Junior Clinical Fellow (DCT Level) post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.The post holder will take part in provision of care for the in-patients, perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery and patients on the emergency pathway. The post-holder will have opportunity to gain Maxillofacial experience in both clinics and theatre, as well as regularly participating in audit and publications.

The role will play an important part in management of emergency clinics within OMFS and provide a 1:6 on call cover between the hours of 07:30 - 22:00 on a rota basis, weekdays and weekends. The rota is EWTD compliant.

Suitable candidates will have the opportunity to develop leadership and teaching skills, operative techniques, and potentially assist in research.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Clinical Fellow in OMFS based at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a temporary 12 month post initially.

The Department has a 12 bedded Unit shared with Ear, Nose and Throat at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Burnley General Teaching Hospital is the centre for day surgery.

The Department consists of four Consultants, one Associate Specialist, two Specialist Registrars and two Specialty Doctors.

There is excellent opportunity to participate in training, research and audits in the Department. Single accommodation is available if required.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was formed in 2003 from the merger of Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust and the Burnley Hospitals NHS Trust. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of approximately 521,000.

Job responsibilities

The post is based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, which houses the main outpatient department and inpatient facility. Outpatients are also seen in Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Bolton Foundation Trust. Same day surgery is also carried out at Burnley General Teaching Hospital. The department has a high reputation for teaching and innovation, both regionally and nationally.

This isnot a recognised DCT Training Post but will afford all the exposure and opportunities that a DCT would experience and is supported by a Clinical supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full registration with GDC as a dentist or eligible for temporary registration
• BDS or equivalent
• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts thereof
• Presentations
• Publications
• Dental Core Training year 1 or 2, SHO or equivalent previously

Ability

• Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• Knowledge & experience of managing acute orofacial and dentoalveolar complaints
• Know their limitations and be prepared to seek advice
• Knowledge & experience of surgical techniques for dentoalveolar and oral surgery
• Knowledge & experience of managing facial trauma

Personal Skills

• Computer literate and able to record accurate/ contemporaneous electronic records
• Organisational skills and punctuality
• Strong teamworking skills and ability to rotate activities as specified
• Commitment to prospective post
• Enthusiasm for participation in audit & research.
• Ability to cope with stress
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have completed the audit cycle (audit of practice, recommended actions, audit of outcomes after reeducation)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.