Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This post combines duties at a busy university hospital, district general hospital and ISTC and will provide the trainee with experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery including Dento-alveolar surgery, dental and maxillofacial trauma, facial deformity, oral cancer, skin cancer, salivary gland diseases, TMJ disorders, facial deformity / orthognathic surgery, oral mucosal pathology and facial pain.
There is a regular in house protected teaching programme in addition to the mandatory regional teaching programme. The trainee will undertake audits and will have ample opportunities to get involved in projects leading to presentations and publications. There are regular head and neck and facial deformity MDT's and joint clinics, which the trainee will have opportunities to attend.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics
- Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients
- Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA
- Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre
- Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations
- Attendance to formal teaching sessions
Summary of training and educational objectives:
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment
- Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum
- Develop skills in soft tissue and skin cancer management
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Full registration with GDC as a dentist or eligible for temporary registration
- BDS or equivalent
- Has obtained a Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent)
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
- MFDS or FDS RCS, FFD or equivalent
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics
- Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients
- Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA
- Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre
- Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations
- Attendance to formal teaching sessions
Summary of training and educational objectives:
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity
- Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology
- Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment
- Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum
- Develop skills in soft tissue and skin cancer management
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Full registration with GDC as a dentist or eligible for temporary registration
- BDS or equivalent
- Has obtained a Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent)
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
- MFDS or FDS RCS, FFD or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent).
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts thereof
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- General dentistry and oral surgery skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation Training, (Vocational Training) or be due to complete by time post starts, issued by a Postgraduate Dean/Director within the United Kingdom (or equivalent).
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts thereof
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Dental Core Training year 1, DF2, SHO or equivalent previously
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- General dentistry and oral surgery skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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).
