Job summary
There is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
This is a temporary post, and it is expected that the appointee can complement the skills and the sub-specialities in the department. Although the post is temporary there is potential to make the post permanent. The appointee will be expected to support the Maxillofacial unit by assisting in all aspects for recovery of services. During the fixed term appointment there will be the opportunity to have access to our specialist team with skills in Oral Surgery, TMJ clinics and 2 week wait clinics.
The Unit is a regional centre for Head and Neck Cancer, Cleft, Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery. There are close working relationships with ENT and Plastics.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is the largest multi-site trust in UK. The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department works across three sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital (SH). The Trust is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. This post is predominantly based at Solihull Hospital (SH) with some clinics Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
Main duties of the job
The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department has 13 consultants and 5 staff grades. It also employs 2 Consultant Orthodontists. The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working. Elective theatre sessions will be mainly at Solihull Hospital. Outpatient clinics are held at Solihull Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
The job plan will include a commitment to clinic and theatre. Time will be given for admin and supporting professional activities.
Our consultants work within a culture of mutual respect and colleague support. We welcome individuals who follow the ethos of our department and are eager to deliver high quality care to our diverse population.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.
In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Administrative/Audit/Teaching/Research responsibilities:
Monthly audit meetings are held in the department and all staff are required to participate in the audit and governance programmes.
There are monthly departmental meetings and there is a Clinical Governance and Directorate meeting every three months.
The department has close relationship with other departments in the trust and the region. There is a weekly Head and Neck MDT at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.
In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.
All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.
You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Administrative/Audit/Teaching/Research responsibilities:
Monthly audit meetings are held in the department and all staff are required to participate in the audit and governance programmes.
There are monthly departmental meetings and there is a Clinical Governance and Directorate meeting every three months.
The department has close relationship with other departments in the trust and the region. There is a weekly Head and Neck MDT at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Dental qualification
- Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Experience running own clinics for 2 week cancer waits, routine dentoalveolar surgery and TMJ surgery
- Run operating lists with routine dentoalveolar surgery under GA and LA
Desirable
- Log books that illustrate able to carry out routine clinics and operating lists under GA and LA
- Ability to train and educate junior staff
- UK experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Dental qualification
- Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Experience running own clinics for 2 week cancer waits, routine dentoalveolar surgery and TMJ surgery
- Run operating lists with routine dentoalveolar surgery under GA and LA
Desirable
- Log books that illustrate able to carry out routine clinics and operating lists under GA and LA
- Ability to train and educate junior staff
- UK experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
