Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Skin Cancer)

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a full-time consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves providing acute and elective services, particularly focused on skin cancer management. Candidates should have significant expertise and qualifications in OMFS, as well as the ability to lead and train medical staff. The position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance support

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• Eligible for GDC registration.
• Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in OMFS.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and elective inpatient surgery.
• Educational and clinical supervision of core trainees.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Clinical leadership

Education

MBBS and BDS or equivalent

MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)

ATLS provider status

Job description

Overview

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share applications will be considered.

The post has been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service. Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.

Main duties

• The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will support a sub-specialist interest in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.
• This post will include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology
• Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields General Hospital, Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary
• Participation of teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and specialist registrars
• Provision of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share applications will be considered.

The post has been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service. Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.

The main duties of the post will include:

• The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will support a sub-specialist interest in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.
• This post will include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology
• Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields General Hospital, Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary
• Participation of teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and specialist registrars
• Provision of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.

About The Department

The department includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community Dental Service. Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals supported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networked computer facilities.

We serve a population of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury. Our main base is in Wakefield. We have a fully equipped and modern out-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, a recovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory. We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and a minor treatment room.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service currently has 6 consultants (2 visiting), 7 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees. The Orthodontic clinical team includes 3 part-time consultants, 3 specialty registrars and 2 orthodontic therapists. The Community Dentistry Service has 2 consultant, 2 specialist dentists, 3 senior dental officers and 2 dental officers and are based over multiple sites.

The consultant body covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neck cancer surgery.

Person Specification

GDC/GMC Registration

Essential

• Please state Full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligible for GDC registration

Desirable

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery e.g. successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment)

Management skills

Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS and BDS or equivalent
• MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)
• ATLS provider status

Desirable

• MFDS or equivalent
• Higher degree
• Prizes/Papers/Presentations
• Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
• Teaching qualification / awards

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

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