Job summary
The Maxillofacial Department are looking to appoint a new consultant surgeon with an interest in Head & Neck Cancer, Skin Cancer and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. This is a vacant post and we seek a colleague who can demonstrate their ability to work as part of our efficient and cohesive multidisciplinary team and interact well with consultant colleagues, local GPs and dentists. The department provides a wide range of maxillofacial services including oncology, trauma, orthognathic surgery and soft tissue pathology. The successful candidate would join the maxillofacial emergency rota supervising junior doctors on call.
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.
Interview Date: 31st January 2025
Main duties of the job
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. The appointee will join the existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service.
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.
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 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. The appointee will join the
existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and
reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service
here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service.
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 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. The appointee will join the
existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and
reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service
here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence 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
- Experience in Head and Neck Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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.
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence 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
- Experience in Head and Neck Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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.
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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).
