Speciality Doctor - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for maternity cover at Wexham Park Hospital. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of hospital experience in oral surgery, full GMC registration, and strong communication skills. The role involves working with a busy team to provide care for both emergency and elective patients, with duties in outpatient sessions and minor surgeries. Candidates who value patient care and have enthusiasm for teaching will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hospital experience in Oral Surgery or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Broad based experience in general Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Experience of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Work with other trainee doctors and consultants for emergency and elective patients.
• Undertake outpatient sessions and minor oral surgery.
• Deputize for absent colleagues as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for patient care

Decisiveness

Interest in medical audit

Education

BDS or equivalent

Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent.

Full GDC Registration

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on a locum basis to provide maternity cover. The post is based at the Wexham Park Hospital Heatherwood site of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join a busy and innovative team. We are looking to appoint a high quality person who will add value to the department. We seek applications from candidates with demonstrable expertise in secondary care orthodontics.

Candidates must have full GDC registration with a minimum of 2 years hospital experience in Oral Surgery or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Responsibilities

This post requires a self‑motivated doctor with some Oral & Maxillofacial surgery experience to work with other trainee doctors and consultants to care for the emergency and elective patients of OMFS and Head & Neck.

A broad‑based knowledge in all aspects of OMFS is beneficial but the weekly timetable can be adjusted based on the experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the service. The successful candidate will work as a member of the middle grade team who are both medically and dentally qualified doctors supporting services across the network.

The post holder will undertake OPD sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day‑case operating lists carrying out mostly dentoalveolar and soft tissue surgery.

The job plan will be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and the OMFS Clinical Lead. The post holder will be supervised, supported, and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the OMFS Clinical Lead.

He/she should deputise from time to time for absent colleagues and may perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GDC Registration
• BDS or equivalent
• Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• MBBS
• MFDS
• MJDF
• IMRCS
• Post graduate qualification e.g. MD PhD
• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years hospital experience in Oral Surgery or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Broad based experience in general Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Experience of teaching
• Experience in clinical & operative dentoalveolar surgery

Desirable Criteria

• Independent operating experience in day case theatres
• Experience in MDT
• Evidence of leading a programme of research

Skills and Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Evidence of passion for patient care
• Ability to be decisive
• Interest in medical audit, an understanding of process

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of team building and cooperation
• Commitment to developing skills in junior staff
• Demonstrate ability to train junior doctors
• Basic management course or higher qualification/diploma

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