Job summary
Total PA's: 10.25
On-Call: 1:7 Category A at 5%
We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Consultant Surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck Cancer, as well as Skin Cancer to join our team.
This is a new post created to meet the increasing demands of the Head & Neck cancer service.
We are looking for a Consultant Surgeon with drive and vision to enhance our quality patient centred service. The post is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, with the possibility of providing a visiting role to St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment.
Main duties of the job
We aim to recruit an outstanding and forward-thinking Maxillofacial Head & Neck Surgeon, who will undertake inpatient surgery as a part of the Head & Neck MDT, and a spectrum of maxillofacial care, and contribute to the 1:7 Maxillofacial general on-call rota. The postholder will also provide outpatient clinics and surgical sessions under local anaesthetic in support of the wide range of maxillofacial care provided within the department. There is also the requirement to give on-site support and input as needed in relation to other related PHU specialties, and provide training and support for our junior staff.
Full GMC registration is required (GDC optional), with a licence to practice.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is based within the
Head and Neck Clinical Services Centre, which comprises the Departments of: ENT
and Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Ophthalmology
and Dermatology. The MFU has a team of specialists providing orthodontics, oral
surgery and restorative dentistry as part of dental and surgical MDT care. We
have a fully equipped MFU laboratory with highly skilled specialist technicians
providing the support for rehabilitation post-surgery and complex care. Clinical
support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers are
in place to support this post.
Key Responsibilities:
The appointee will join the
Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate
in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of
Head and neck cancer patients and reconstruction.
The post will be based at Queen
Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to
St, Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and
research will be expected. The Trust
runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is based within the
Head and Neck Clinical Services Centre, which comprises the Departments of: ENT
and Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Ophthalmology
and Dermatology. The MFU has a team of specialists providing orthodontics, oral
surgery and restorative dentistry as part of dental and surgical MDT care. We
have a fully equipped MFU laboratory with highly skilled specialist technicians
providing the support for rehabilitation post-surgery and complex care. Clinical
support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers are
in place to support this post.
Key Responsibilities:
The appointee will join the
Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate
in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of
Head and neck cancer patients and reconstruction.
The post will be based at Queen
Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to
St, Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and
research will be expected. The Trust
runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- FRCS OMFS
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCST (or equivalent) in OMFS
- Registerable dental degree
Desirable
- International/National Head and Neck Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical training in the speciality of OFMS
- Experience of free tissue transfer in the head and neck for Oral and Skin reconstruction
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy experience would be desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Experience of clinical supervision of OMFS Registrars and Dental Core Trainees
- Teaching
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- FRCS OMFS
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCST (or equivalent) in OMFS
- Registerable dental degree
Desirable
- International/National Head and Neck Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical training in the speciality of OFMS
- Experience of free tissue transfer in the head and neck for Oral and Skin reconstruction
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy experience would be desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Other
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Experience of clinical supervision of OMFS Registrars and Dental Core Trainees
- Teaching
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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
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).
