Job summary
These posts are open to candidates with dental qualification (BDS or equivalent) and / or medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent). Applicants with the appropriate visa and eligible for temporary registration with the GDC may also be considered.
Medically qualified only applicants will not be expected to undertake "dental" procedures. However, these posts offer the opportunity to be exposed to facial skin surgery, salivary gland surgery, head and neck oncology, facial trauma and facial deformity.
Main duties of the job
This full shift post offers a wide experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Rolling rota providing a broad experiences and training
- Undertake work within the A&E department as well as working in the wards
- Within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department having clinics, Minor Oral Surgery under local anaesthetic and Trauma and Emergency clinics.
- Admissions and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases in theatres
- Inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff.
- On call duties include dealing with inpatient care of Maxillofacial patients and emergency referrals.
- Outpatient new referral and review clinics supported by senior staff
About us
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS trust on the English mainland to provide community, mental health and acute hospital services. We work with health and social care partners in Somerset to ensure that we deliver outstanding services that meet the needs of our population.
Our trust was formed on 1 April 2020 when Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust merged.
Location
Taunton is a beautiful area of the South West, located between areas of outstanding natural beauty. Somerset offers you the opportunity to live near some of the UKs most desirable locations; from the beautiful local beaches; to the vibrant cosmopolitan centres of Bristol, Bath and Exeter within easy reach.
The County town of Taunton boasts a wide range of local amenities including; an extensive range of shopping, a wide range of local restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities, and excellent educational facilities. Taunton's nightlife offers a great atmosphere with cosy pubs and trendy bars.
Taunton provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link with trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours, and Bristol in 30 minutes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification alongside the additional documents within the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a full job description and person specification alongside the additional documents within the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for temporary registration with GDC
- Full registration with the GDC or GMC
- Previous Oral and Maxillofacial or surgical / medical experience at FY2 or CT level
Desirable
- MFDS, MJDF or equivalent MRCS
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills.
- Previous experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery at DCT/SHO level
Knowledge
Essential
- oCompetent in history taking and examination skills. Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate. Good oral and written presentation skills.
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and application of knowledge. Understands principals of medical audit. Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for temporary registration with GDC
- Full registration with the GDC or GMC
- Previous Oral and Maxillofacial or surgical / medical experience at FY2 or CT level
Desirable
- MFDS, MJDF or equivalent MRCS
- Experience of basic life support and resuscitation skills.
- Previous experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery at DCT/SHO level
Knowledge
Essential
- oCompetent in history taking and examination skills. Willing to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate. Good oral and written presentation skills.
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding and application of knowledge. Understands principals of medical audit. Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies
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).
