Medical and Dental - ST3-SAS

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Essex invites applications for a part-time Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery post (4 PA per week) based at PAH. The role involves assessing and treating OMFS patients in out-patients (Bevan Ward) and theatres, including trauma and emergency care, with opportunities to participate in OMFS clinics and local anaesthetic theatre sessions.

The post emphasises clinical governance, audits and education, with support from nursing staff and departmental colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for out-patients and in-patients in OMFS
• Develop and maintain care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Support theatre sessions including minor operations and local anaesthetic procedures
• Participate in on-call duties and out-of-hours cover
• Contribute to audits, governance activities and teaching of junior staff

Skills

Leadership

Audit participation

Clinical governance

Teaching/education

Job description

Job Overview

The clinical duties will involve assessing and treating patients in out-patients (Bevan Ward) and theatres at PAH. They will include a broad range of OMFS patients and the post will also involve management of trauma and emergency patients at PAH. The non-\u2011clinical responsibilities include supporting the trust in terms of its contractual obligations to its commissioners and in achieving the trust targets. The post-holder will be bound by the conditions in their contract and also the GMC’s expectations as set out in \"Good Medical Practice.\" In addition, the post holder will be expected to evolve to encompass managerial, educational or other extended roles dependent on the specific interests of the appointee. The successful applicants will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients. The role of the right candidates would be to contribute to the oral & maxillofacial surgery consultation clinics and minor operation sessions under local anesthetic and to attend and support OMFS theatre sessions. The post also involves on-\u2011call out of hours duties. We have a dedicated Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department where the majority of activities will be carried out. Support will be provided by a mix of dental and general nursing staff in addition to the departmental DCT’s and F2. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the department’s clinical meetings, audits and clinical governance. The post-holder will be expected to work with colleagues and our management team to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice. There will be opportunities and encouragement will be offered to support the successful applicant to develop areas of interest in clinical and non-\u2011clinical areas including post-\u2011graduate education.

The Post-holder Will

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care.


• Work with the multi-\u2011professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.


• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E.


• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services, and primary care.


• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team


• Be an active member of the audit programme.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-\u2011quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-\u2011up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

The posts are part-\u2011time, 4 PA’s per week. Timetable. It is envisaged that the programme will be divided into the following activities (PAs). Out-\u2011patient clinic. SPA (CPD/Audit) Theatre sessions Dental minor operations session On-\u2011call duties. The successful applicant will participate in the regular in-\u2011house educational programme and attend the audit meetings.

Principal Accountabilities The Post Holder Will

• Contribute to the care of both out-\u2011patients and in-\u2011patients.


• Liaise with emergency/on-call cover to ensure emergency patients receive treatment in hours.


• Assist in the compilation and organisation of audit sessions.


• Deputise during the daytime for absent colleagues within the agreed rota.


• Work with management to develop and improve services.


• Assist with duties outside those normally rostered but which are judged to be essential for patient care under exceptional circumstances.


• Flexibility in working pattern is desirable and expected.


• Support and teach colleagues on a day-to-day basis, for example, during handovers, ward rounds and outpatient clinics.


• Comply with the Trust’s Clinical Governance policy, including clinical risk management, data collection and regular departmental audit projects.


• Participate in appraisal and assessment of junior medical colleagues.


• The post holder will be involved in the organisation of junior medical staff duties and supervision of their work.