Job summary
This post would suit a clinician/trainee motivated for self-directed learning and interested in taking advantage of the wide range of surgical experience available in this large teaching hospital
Consultant clinics, theatre lists & ward work allow trainees to develop knowledge & understanding of Oral & Maxillofacial conditions, as well as the general principles of emergency & in-patient care, medical management & surgical/ward skills.
Our busy unit will also improve your time-management, communication and teamwork. The department provides a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial service with most NUH OMFS consultants sharing routine/emergency referrals and trauma management (with inclusion of Lincoln consultants for on-call Rota). However there is also sub-specialisation in Maxillofacial oncology, congenital and acquired deformity, sleep apnoea & TMJ disorders etc. DCT's can attend clinics for all of the above including occasional Orthognathic planning or Oncology MDT clinics. In theatre DCT's can see major cases being treated with tracheostomies, free-flap reconstructions & implant rehabilitation, neurosurgical-craniofacial procedures, Orthognathic surgery, TMJ replacements and secondary cleft alveolar bone grafting etc.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision and guidance by senior team members, the post holder will be required to support provision of optimal patient care by undertaking the following:-
- Assist in the routine care of patients, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment planning, both on the ward and in the out-patient department.
- Participate in ward rounds and then monitor the progress of in-patients.
- Undertake effective hand over of patients to colleagues
- Keep up-to-date patient records using IT where relevant and making sure that all written records and legible and dated.
- Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines, reporting any changes in progress to the senior clinician on duty
- Assist as required at operative procedures
PATTERN OF WORKING
Shifts are variable with flexible working according to activities. All DCT's will potentially work with all OMFS consultants at some stage.
ON-CALL
On-call activity is exclusively at QMC & arranged in a rota (approx 1-in-8 or 1-in-9) involving long day shifts and evening shifts. When on-call, DCT's are resident at QMC and provide the first tier on-call cover for OMFS with Registrar and/or Consultant for senior support.
About us
ED at QMC is a major Trauma Centre and is linked to the regional neurosciences service, thereby providing significant experience in the management of major Head & Neck trauma as well as oro-facial injuries. On-call shifts are often busy but are valuable in developing trainees' decision-making, delegation & multi-tasking skills as well as giving a rewarding opportunity to improve suturing technique.
On-call DCT's willbe expected to attend ward rounds, support the pre/post-operative care of patients on the ward and assess/manage patients from the Emergency Department (which will include accepting referrals from King's Mill A&E). There are also a variety of urgent calls from other wards, departments and General Practitioners, which should be assessed & delegated to others in the team as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision and guidance by senior team members, the post holder will be required to support provision of optimal patient care by undertaking the following:-
- Assist in the routine care of patients, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment planning, both on the ward and in the out-patient department.
- Participate in ward rounds and then monitor the progress of in-patients.
- Undertake effective hand over of patients to colleagues
- Keep up-to-date patient records using IT where relevant and making sure that all written records and legible and dated.
- Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines, reporting any changes in progress to the senior clinician on duty
- Assist as required at operative procedures
PATTERN OF WORKING
Shifts are variable with flexible working according to activities. All DCTs will potentially work with all OMFS consultants at some stage.
ON-CALL
On-call activity is exclusively at QMC & arranged in a rota (approx 1-in-8 or 1-in-9) involving long day shifts and evening shifts. When on-call, DCTs are resident at QMC and provide the first tier on-call cover for OMFS with Registrar and/or Consultant for senior support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under supervision and guidance by senior team members, the post holder will be required to support provision of optimal patient care by undertaking the following:-
- Assist in the routine care of patients, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment planning, both on the ward and in the out-patient department.
- Participate in ward rounds and then monitor the progress of in-patients.
- Undertake effective hand over of patients to colleagues
- Keep up-to-date patient records using IT where relevant and making sure that all written records and legible and dated.
- Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines, reporting any changes in progress to the senior clinician on duty
- Assist as required at operative procedures
PATTERN OF WORKING
Shifts are variable with flexible working according to activities. All DCTs will potentially work with all OMFS consultants at some stage.
ON-CALL
On-call activity is exclusively at QMC & arranged in a rota (approx 1-in-8 or 1-in-9) involving long day shifts and evening shifts. When on-call, DCTs are resident at QMC and provide the first tier on-call cover for OMFS with Registrar and/or Consultant for senior support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Academic Achievements Dental/Medical qualification Registered with GDC and/or GMC Qualified dental practitioner BDS or equivalent Distinctions, scholarships etc Part A of MFDS/MJDF or equivalent Training & Experience Some OMFS hospital experience or in-patient management
Desirable
- Training & Experience Some OMFS hospital experience or in-patient management Completed DFT/ DCT1 (or equivalent) * Validated logbook indicating
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice and General dental/surgical skills
Desirable
- Ability to make good medical notes and have good computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Academic Achievements Dental/Medical qualification Registered with GDC and/or GMC Qualified dental practitioner BDS or equivalent Distinctions, scholarships etc Part A of MFDS/MJDF or equivalent Training & Experience Some OMFS hospital experience or in-patient management
Desirable
- Training & Experience Some OMFS hospital experience or in-patient management Completed DFT/ DCT1 (or equivalent) * Validated logbook indicating
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice and General dental/surgical skills
Desirable
- Ability to make good medical notes and have good computer 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
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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).