Job summary
- Main area
- oral & maxillofacial
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (with a view to extending)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-WM-SPEC6427438
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Plymouth
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 dependent on experience
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 09/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for an experienced Dental Surgeon to join our team to support us with our treatment services in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) is a regional trauma centre and one of the largest hospitals in the Southwest of England. We are offering a contract of 7-10 PAs plus on call commitment. We are looking for a team member with GDC registration and at least 3 years’ experience of oral and maxillofacial surgery as a DCT or SAS, including the management of acute patients through on-call duties. There is an opportunity to join the second on-call team, or to develop skills to enable you to do so. You will be expected to work in partnership with other team members to plan, co-ordinate and deliver care for our patients. You will be offered a structured induction and support, with opportunities for your career development. UHP offer SAS wider opportunities to become a clinical supervisor, educational supervisor appraiser etc. There is a UHP SAS academic tutor with access to the SAS personal development fund.
Main duties of the job
Job Description
The OMFS department forms part of a team with Orthodontics (part of the Southwest Cleft Team) and Restorative Dentistry.
We are based in a dedicated OMFS unit in the main hospital building supported by in-house dental radiography and OMFS/dental specialties laboratory with dedicated office space provided.
You will be part of a very approachable team and provided with educational support including:
- Study leave allowance for undertaking postgraduate courses or examinations
- We would support development of further clinical and professional skills.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are part of the Dental Specialities and Maxillofacial Surgery service and work with colleagues in orthodontics, paediatric dentistry and restorative dentistry. Our department in Derriford Hospital includes a dental imaging suite and a laboratory with three experienced technicians. We have good working relationship with the Peninsula Dental School, with potential opportunities for teaching and research.
Plymouth is an ocean city situated in West Devon close to the border with Cornwall. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with easy access to many beaches, to beautiful countryside and to Dartmoor. Rail and road links to Bristol and London are good.
Job responsibilities
The post holder should have adequate experience in OMFS conditions including dentoalveolar surgery, and dental trauma, oral medicine, paediatric dentoalveolar surgery as well as the understanding and management of simple maxillofacial trauma. They would also have experience in running their own local anaesthetic (LA) dentoalveolar lists.
The post involves exposure to various areas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including:
- Dentoalveolar surgery (adult and paediatric), facial and dental trauma, orofacial malignancy, oral medicine and the treatment of facial deformities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC (UK) Registration with licence to practice.
- Membership/Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Valid UK Driving License or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification / experience
- ATLS / ALS / ILS
Clinical experience
Essential
- Minimum of four years postgraduate experience with at least two years’ OMFS experience at DCT level
- Skilled in dentoalveolar surgery and able to run routine local anaesthetic clinics.
Desirable
- Teaching and supervisory experience.
- Evidence of clinical quality improvement.
- Able to run routine general anaesthetic day case lists.
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.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GDC Registration Membership/Fellowship in Dental Surgery or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification Postgraduate prizes and awards Evidence of ATLS / ALS / ILS training
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of oral surgery/medicine and basic maxillofacial surgery Skilled in dentoalveolar surgery Experience of running routine local anaesthetic clinics Minimum of four years postgraduate experience with at least two years’ experience at DCT level in OMFS
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of more advanced maxillofacial procedures and facial trauma Experience in the management of simple mandibular and maxillary fractures Experience of running routine general anaesthetic day lists Experience at SAS level Experience on OMFS 2nd on-call Experience of DCT supervision
Research & Clinical Audit
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the principles of clinical audits Understanding of the principles of clinical research
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit Evidence of clinical quality improvement project Evidence of research Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of teaching undergraduates, postgraduates, and other healthcare professionals
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
- Srik Gangidi
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 432983
- Additional information
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
For further details about the post or department please contact:
Mr Srikanth Gangidi OMFS consultant
Tel. 01752 432983
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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