OMFS Consultant

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join their team. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive surgical services, teaching junior doctors, and managing emergencies. Candidates should have full GMC registration and specialist qualification in OMFS. The role offers opportunities for service development and working with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time commitment with an emphasis on training and quality patient care.

Benefits

Range of benefits offered

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Completed specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Evidence of good surgical outcomes.
• Knowledge of research principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services.
• Participate in teaching and training of junior doctors.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and urgent care duties.

Skills

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary team

Specialist knowledge of oral diseases

Competence in operative surgery

Experience in emergency care

Interest in teaching others

Education

Full GMC and GDC registration

Specialist qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery

Participation in management training

Job description

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 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

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

Interpersonal Skills

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

Knowledge/Skills/Clinical Expertise

• 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

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

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.