Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Junior Fellow
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1220
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £43,923 per annum
- Closing
- 02/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2024
Employer heading
Junior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Junior Fellow
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This post combines duties at a busy university hospital, district general hospital and ISTC and will provide the trainee with experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery including Dento-alveolar surgery, dental and maxillofacial trauma, facial deformity, oral cancer, skin cancer, salivary gland diseases, TMJ disorders, facial deformity / orthognathic surgery, oral mucosal pathology and facial pain.
There is a regular in house protected teaching programme in addition to the mandatory regional teaching programme. The trainee will undertake audits and will have ample opportunities to get involved in projects leading to presentations and publications. There are regular head and neck and facial deformity MDT's and joint clinics, which the trainee will have opportunities to attend.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics
- Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients
- Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA
- Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre
- Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations
- Attendance to formal teaching sessions
Summary of training and educational objectives:
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment
- Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum
- Develop skills in soft tissue and skin cancer management
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Full registration with GDC as a dentist or eligible for temporary registration
- BDS or equivalent
- Has obtained a Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent)
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
- MFDS or FDS RCS, FFD or equivalent
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent).
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts thereof
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- General dentistry and oral surgery skills
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joe Thomas
- Job title
- Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07435631891
- Additional information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT03 - £43,923Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 04/09/2024
Job Reference: MT-1220 This vacancy closes on or before: 02/08/2024
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