OMFS Consultant

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department. The role includes providing comprehensive acute and elective surgery services, delivering outpatient clinics, and participating in training and audits. Candidates should have GMC registration, specialist qualifications, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. A supportive work environment is offered where inclusivity and career development are prioritized.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and teaching opportunities

Supportive and inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• An appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification is required.
• Full GMC and GDC registration must be obtained.
• Evidence and ability to effectively lead a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics, elective inpatient, and day case surgery.
• Participate in teaching, training, and audits.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive acute and elective care.

Skills

Ability to effectively lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team

Competence in operative surgery and management of trauma

Experience in emergency care

Education

Full GMC and GDC registration

Higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification

Tools

ALS and ATLS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department. The unit provides Oral & Maxillofacial service, Oral Surgery, and Restorative dentistry. It also houses a Day Case GA / LA operative theatre. The department has access to a Cone Beam CT scanner. There is scope within the Trust to further develop the services provided.

Within the department, new and follow-up clinics as well as minor operations are performed under local and general anaesthesia. Treatment is also provided under general anaesthesia, both as day case and inpatient care.

The department enjoys good working relationships with other surgical services.

The Trust is working in partnership with the local Major Trauma Centre at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) to deliver an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery out of hours cover at weekends. A centralised oncology service is provided for the region from CUH.

The department places a strong emphasis on the training of DCTs and SAS as well as providing teaching and education to regional DCTs and local General Dental Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are expected to have completed specialist training and have evidence of good outcomes in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to provide a full range of Maxillofacial Surgery and will have the opportunity to develop subspecialist interests including TMJ, orbital trauma and surgical dermatology.

The post holder will be expected to work as a member of multidisciplinary teams working with groups of colleagues locally and regionally to develop and deliver high quality care as well as supporting all levels of trainees in managing outpatients, inpatients and emergencies.

The post holder will be integrated into an on-call rota providing cover for emergency work locally and other units in the region as necessary.

The post holder may be required to work off site and therefore the use of a vehicle or other form of transport will be necessary to meet these requirements.

Please see our information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Peterborough City Hospital NWAF.

About us

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff -- see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post is to replace a departed consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery that is currently filled by Locum clinicians. 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 be support a sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and OMFS Trauma.

This post will include contributing to the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology.

Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Peterborough City Hospital.

Urgent and emergency care duties, including out-of-hours on-call working within the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. On-call duties are shared with the Cambridge University Hospital Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:10 rota, currently assessed at 1.3pa.

Participation in teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and SAS clinicians.

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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• 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)
• CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification
• Knowledge of the principles of research and evidence of recent involvement in research.
• ALS and ATLS

Desirable

• Compliant with all Mandatory Training
• Participation in management activity SpR Management course
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Evidence/ability to effectively lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritise work

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all elements of the job description
• Specialist knowledge of oral diseases and their management.
• Competence in operative surgery and management of trauma.
• Practical knowledge and proven experience of care of acutely ill patients
• Ability to develop the service.
• Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching others
• Experience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi professional and team basis with all levels of staff.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
• Evidence of initiating, conducting and organizing clinical audit projects
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in audits.
• Training in management skills
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic development of the Trust.

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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