Job summary
- Main area
- Oral and Maxilliofacial
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- A-24-6410751
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- BRI
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in OMFS for a specialty doctor experienced in Oral surgery/OMFS
This post offer a good scope for obtaining surgical experience and further training within a supportive environment. There will be sessions at spoke units in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and/ or Airedale General Hospital. There is a 1 in 6 second on call commitment to cover the acute Oral & Maxillofacial intake and management of ward patients with rota enhancements for this included.
There is a strong team of consultants who provide the full breadth of OMF surgery and this is complemented by a Consultant in Restorative dentistry providing rehabilitation and advanced restorative management of the surgical patients. There is also an active cohort of Consultant Orthodontists and there is collaborative multidisciplinary working across all the specialties. The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience within the full scope of departmental work. Additionally, the department has an active research profile & the successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, audit and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in the provision of the acute trauma service on the second tier on call for the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH). They will undertake the management of patients requiring Oral & Maxillofacial services in both outpatient & inpatient settings. This will include, but is not limited, to oncology, Orthognathic surgery, dento-alveolar surgery, facial trauma, diagnostic and treatment clinics, local and general anaesthetic theatre sessions, provision of emergency on-call at second tier level. The post holder will take a significant part in providing training for the junior doctors & dentists in the department. They will be expected to provide clinical supervision for these post graduate trainees. The post holder will be expected to undertake personal audit and engage with clinical governance activities within the department.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is Trust position but there is good scope for obtaining surgical experience and further training within a supportive environment. There is a strong team of consultants who provide the full breadth of OMF surgery and this is complemented by a Consultant in Restorative dentistry providing rehabilitation and advanced restorative management of the surgical patients. There is also an active cohort of Consultant Orthodontists and there is collaborative multidisciplinary working across all the specialties. The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience within the full scope of departmental work. Additionally, the department has an active research profile & the successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, audit and teaching.
The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in the provision of the acute trauma service on the second tier on call for the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH). They will undertake the management of patients requiring Oral & Maxillofacial services in both outpatient & inpatient settings. This will include, but is not limited, to oncology, Orthognathic surgery, dento-alveolar surgery, facial trauma, diagnostic and treatment clinics, local and general anaesthetic theatre sessions, provision of emergency on-call at second tier level. The post holder will take a significant part in providing training for the junior doctors & dentists in the department. They will be expected to provide clinical supervision for these post graduate trainees. The post holder will be expected to undertake personal audit and engage with clinical governance activities within the department.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable criteria
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe – up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent dental qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of DCT2 / DCT3 competencies in the specialty at time of application.
- Specialty specific requirements eg MFDS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of staff grade/middle tier jobs
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
- Bashir Ahmed
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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