Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Consultant
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative full time Consultant to support delivery of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across the Tees Valley.
This post is a full-time post to replace a consultant with previous Head & Neck experience. The candidate should have a broad experience in General Maxillofacial Surgery including Head & Neck, Facial Trauma, Orthognathic, TMJ, Skin and Dentoalveolar Surgery.
The post will be based at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, providing an exciting opportunity to work within a committed team. Service provision extends to The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton) and Darlington Memorial Hospital. The Consultant workforce, at JCUH, is supported by an Associate Specialist (POMFS), 2 Specialist Registrars in training, 3 full time Specialty Doctors, 4 part time Specialty Doctors and 7 Dental Core Trainees. Also supporting the team is our Oral Surgery Consultant and our Restorative Dentsitry Consultant.
Main duties of the job
The department has a fully functioning Maxillofacial laboratory which is equipped with up-to-date technology. The laboratory has intra & extra oral scanning facilities. It is equipped with 3D printers and 3D software for planning and image manipulation.
James Cook University Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre and OMFS are part of the trauma MDT. The successful candidate will be part of the on‑call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial emergencies.
Further development of a candidate’s special interest in other areas of Maxillofacial Surgery will be encouraged and there is scope to develop these interests across all sites.
Working for our organisation
The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Specialist Skills
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification
- FRCS (or equivalent) and MFDS (or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the CCT
Desirable criteria
- Training in appraisal & mentoring techniques
- Medical Education qualification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Clinical experience in Head & Neck surgery
Desirable criteria
- Specialty fellowship
- ATLS provider
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior doctors and dentists
- Innovative and supportive attitude. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Formal teaching/training experience.
- Previous personal research experience.
- Management training
- IT Skills
- Training in Appraisal techniques
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
- Supportive and tolerant
- Good leadership skills
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
- Resident within 30 minutes travelling to the hospital
Desirable criteria
- Capacity for critical self appraisal.
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
- Mr Chris Bridle
- Job title
- Trauma & General OMFS (Clinical Director)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01642 854209
- Additional information
Mr Richard Whitehouse
Senior General Manager - OMFS & Orthodontics
Tel: 01642 850850 Ext: 56297
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
- Telephone
- 01642 850850
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