Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Head & Neck
Directorate. The successful applicant will work between the sites of Sunderland
Royal Hospital, South Tyneside Hospital, Durham Treatment Centre, Shotley
Bridge Hospital and Primary Care facilities.
You will work as part of a team with the existing 8 Consultants and
other staff within the department. The successful applicant will be required to
work flexibly within this team structure and participate in a 1:6 2nd
on call rota.
You must have full registration with the General Dental Council and be
in possession of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or equivalent and preferably a
postgraduate qualification e.g. FDS, MFDS, MJDF. In addition, you will be
expected to have experience at SHO or DCT level in Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery and be competent in Minor Oral Surgery.
For further information please contact : Mr Andy Burns via andy.burns@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
In the
Oral and Maxillo-facial Unit in the Sunderland
Royal Hospital
a large number of day case surgery procedures are undertaken in the department.
A specific oral and maxillofacial operating theatre is available. Duties may also include operating and
clinical sessions in Shotley Bridge General Hospital, University Hospital of
North Durham and South Tyneside General Hospital and primary care outreach
facilities. It is hoped that the
successful applicant will develop a special interest.
The
Trust has close ties to Newcastle and Sunderland Universities.
The
appointee will work under the supervision of Consultant colleagues and duties
will include in-patients and out-patient work, day-case surgery, audit and teaching. The appointee will take part in supervision
and training of junior staff and may be called upon to contribute to training
of students and nursing staff. Inpatient
consultations will be provided as required.
This
post is up to a maximum of 12 sessions inclusive of 2nd on call on a
1:6 rota with Speciality Registrars and other Speciality Doctors.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is
a Specialty Surgeon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon post, whole time/part time,
based at Sunderland
Royal Hospital
and is a replacement post. Sunderland is designated as a sub-regional centre for
oral and maxillofacial surgery serving a population of 900,000.
The Oral
and Maxillofacial is accommodated in modern premises and the Unit provides a
comprehensive service for medical and surgical problems involving the mouth,
jaws, face, neck and supporting structures.
It
provides a service for maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology and its
reconstruction, facial deformity, temporomandibular joint surgery, implantology
dentoalveolar surgery. The Unit has an
active interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is involved in
clinical research. Particular interest
has been taken in appointing, encouraging and supporting committed and
motivated junior staff. Good links and
exchanges of trainees from other countries have been developed.
At
present this service is provided from Sunderland Royal Hospital and outside
Sunderland, from South Tyneside General Hospital, Durham Treatment Centre, Shotley
Bridge General Hospital and primary care facilities. The successful applicant
may be required to carry out some sessions at premises owned and operated by
the Primary Care providers.
The Unit works in close co-operation with its other medical
and dental colleagues, in particular Radiotherapy, Dermatology, ENT, General
Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Accident & Emergency,
Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and our community medical
and dental colleagues.
There
are regular head and neck clinics, joint orthognathic clinics and joint
dermatology clinics.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is
a Specialty Surgeon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon post, whole time/part time,
based at Sunderland
Royal Hospital
and is a replacement post. Sunderland is designated as a sub-regional centre for
oral and maxillofacial surgery serving a population of 900,000.
The Oral
and Maxillofacial is accommodated in modern premises and the Unit provides a
comprehensive service for medical and surgical problems involving the mouth,
jaws, face, neck and supporting structures.
It
provides a service for maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology and its
reconstruction, facial deformity, temporomandibular joint surgery, implantology
dentoalveolar surgery. The Unit has an
active interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is involved in
clinical research. Particular interest
has been taken in appointing, encouraging and supporting committed and
motivated junior staff. Good links and
exchanges of trainees from other countries have been developed.
At
present this service is provided from Sunderland Royal Hospital and outside
Sunderland, from South Tyneside General Hospital, Durham Treatment Centre, Shotley
Bridge General Hospital and primary care facilities. The successful applicant
may be required to carry out some sessions at premises owned and operated by
the Primary Care providers.
The Unit works in close co-operation with its other medical
and dental colleagues, in particular Radiotherapy, Dermatology, ENT, General
Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Accident & Emergency,
Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and our community medical
and dental colleagues.
There
are regular head and neck clinics, joint orthognathic clinics and joint
dermatology clinics.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification MJDF, MFDS, FDS, MDent Surg or willingness to complete in a specified time scale
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Significant up to date knowledge and skills in routine oral surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate Sedation qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Experience in advanced dental restoration techniques for head and neck cancer patients
- Experience of working as a member of a formal MDT
Experience
Essential
- Competence in minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience of working in a busy oral and maxillofacial department
- Experience in sedation
- Knowledge of the provision of training for the dental workforce
Desirable
- Experience in teaching
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
Skills
Essential
- Well developed and enhanced communication/ interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to the needs of patient groups
- Committed, motivated team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Effective leadership skills and behaviours
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Personal Qualities / Attitude
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification MJDF, MFDS, FDS, MDent Surg or willingness to complete in a specified time scale
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Significant up to date knowledge and skills in routine oral surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate Sedation qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Experience in advanced dental restoration techniques for head and neck cancer patients
- Experience of working as a member of a formal MDT
Experience
Essential
- Competence in minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience of working in a busy oral and maxillofacial department
- Experience in sedation
- Knowledge of the provision of training for the dental workforce
Desirable
- Experience in teaching
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
Skills
Essential
- Well developed and enhanced communication/ interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to the needs of patient groups
- Committed, motivated team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Effective leadership skills and behaviours
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Personal Qualities / Attitude
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
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).
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