Job summary
Job title: Associate Specialist in Oral Medicine
Division: Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Salary band: MC75 Specialty doctor (inclusive of London Weighting)
Responsible to: Divisional Clinical Director
Hours: Full Time
Location: Guy's Hospital, London, SE1
Main duties of the job
Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Specialty Doctor in Oral Medicine to work as part of the Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Department with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education / training. The post has no recognition for training and would therefore, be suitable for an experienced specialty doctor who is interested in obtaining further experience in this field and has a demonstrable track record of working independently. Core components of this particular post include: Full weekly Head and Neck Oncology MDT meetings, regular H&N 2 week-wait clinics, audit and clinical research.
Our unit is one of the largest tertiary referral base centres in the UK for Complex Head and Neck Oncological Surgery including Salvage Surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer. The Unit also provides a tertiary referral base for complex Thyroid Surgery including revision and mediastinal surgery, malignant skull base surgery, complex head and neck skin cancers and surgery osteoradionecrosis.
The post is based at Guy's Hospital where the Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Unit is established. The candidate will be expected to carry out research and audit projects and will be encouraged to present them in national and international meetings as well as mentoring and teaching of junior staff.
About us
The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director and report to the Clinical Lead. The post is within the Head & Neck Surgical Oncology team at Guy's Hospital. The post will be strategic to meeting the needs of the referring cohort and will be instrumental in ensuring efficient service provision.
Key Relationships
The successful candidates will be working as part of a combined Head and Neck Surgical Oncology unit working primarily under the supervision of:
Clinical Lead / Consultant Mr Alastair Fry (Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology).
Consultant Mr Mustansir Alibhai (Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology)
Consultant Mr Rafal Niziol (Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology)
Consultant Dr Barbara Carey (Consultant in Oral Medicine)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the direction of the Consultants in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and be directly responsible to the Clinical Lead. He or she will be expected to:
Clinical:
- Provide a courteous and efficient H&N 2 week-wait service to all users by actioning all enquiries & queries accurately and promptly thus enabling patients, referrers and clinicians needs to be met/exceeded
- Provide high quality management of H&N patients
- Be directly involved in the administration of patient investigations according to departmental operating procedures e.g. blood testing, imaging, biopsy
- Deliver the clinical protocols for all H&N patients to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
- Ensure that the whole team is aware of the process and protocols in place for a patient requiring H&N care.
- Ensure that the appropriate patient pathways defined for the internal referral of patients who require such treatment are in place.
- Undertake continuing professional development / local mandatory training and be aware of any new clinical developments, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
- Undertake teaching and training for all levels of staff which will include undergraduate medical students, trainees as well as support staff.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Quality Assurance & Safety
- Develop quality improvement and audit projects in keeping with hospital policies
- Contribute towards developing, monitoring and reviewing the service including preparing reports as required
- Ensure that all electronic records are completed fully with all relevant data documented
- Ensure that appropriate quality assurance structures and governance are in place and any variations in the service delivery and need are raised with the Consultant/Clinical Lead and the Clinical Director immediately
- Conform to the Trust incident reporting guidelines
- Maintain an awareness of the ongoing changes in relation to H&N practise
- Deliver the service provision to ensure that NHS 2 week-wait service delivery targets are met
- Undertake any training necessary to fulfil duties of the post, including mandatory training e.g. basic life support, fire training and data protection
Administrative:
- Undertake all patient related administration in keeping with locally agreed timeframes to support clinical care
- Deal with complaints efficiently and effectively in line with Trust guidelines under supervision of the relevant Consultant
- Attend all departmental/divisional and hospital meetings
- Undertake effective communications with all users of the service, including referrers
General
- To act with probity and professionalism in adherence to general medical council (GMC) good medical practice standards / general dental council (GDC) focus on standards principles.
- To be familiar with and adhere to the GSTT values
- To comply with the Trusts Diversity & Equality Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times and apply Trust values at all times.
- To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and adhering to incident reporting policy and procedure.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring that GSTT resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage
- To comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.
- To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the health and safety at work act and the general data protection regulations
Other
These guidelines are provided to assist in the performance of the contract but are not a condition of the contract. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the direction of the Consultants in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and be directly responsible to the Clinical Lead. He or she will be expected to:
Clinical:
- Provide a courteous and efficient H&N 2 week-wait service to all users by actioning all enquiries & queries accurately and promptly thus enabling patients, referrers and clinicians needs to be met/exceeded
- Provide high quality management of H&N patients
- Be directly involved in the administration of patient investigations according to departmental operating procedures e.g. blood testing, imaging, biopsy
- Deliver the clinical protocols for all H&N patients to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
- Ensure that the whole team is aware of the process and protocols in place for a patient requiring H&N care.
- Ensure that the appropriate patient pathways defined for the internal referral of patients who require such treatment are in place.
- Undertake continuing professional development / local mandatory training and be aware of any new clinical developments, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
- Undertake teaching and training for all levels of staff which will include undergraduate medical students, trainees as well as support staff.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Quality Assurance & Safety
- Develop quality improvement and audit projects in keeping with hospital policies
- Contribute towards developing, monitoring and reviewing the service including preparing reports as required
- Ensure that all electronic records are completed fully with all relevant data documented
- Ensure that appropriate quality assurance structures and governance are in place and any variations in the service delivery and need are raised with the Consultant/Clinical Lead and the Clinical Director immediately
- Conform to the Trust incident reporting guidelines
- Maintain an awareness of the ongoing changes in relation to H&N practise
- Deliver the service provision to ensure that NHS 2 week-wait service delivery targets are met
- Undertake any training necessary to fulfil duties of the post, including mandatory training e.g. basic life support, fire training and data protection
Administrative:
- Undertake all patient related administration in keeping with locally agreed timeframes to support clinical care
- Deal with complaints efficiently and effectively in line with Trust guidelines under supervision of the relevant Consultant
- Attend all departmental/divisional and hospital meetings
- Undertake effective communications with all users of the service, including referrers
General
- To act with probity and professionalism in adherence to general medical council (GMC) good medical practice standards / general dental council (GDC) focus on standards principles.
- To be familiar with and adhere to the GSTT values
- To comply with the Trusts Diversity & Equality Policy and treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect at all times and apply Trust values at all times.
- To take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying areas of risk and adhering to incident reporting policy and procedure.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring that GSTT resources are used efficiently and with minimum wastage
- To comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies for hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.
- To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures, the health and safety at work act and the general data protection regulations
Other
These guidelines are provided to assist in the performance of the contract but are not a condition of the contract. The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. The post-holder will be required to undertake appraisal as per GMC and Trust Guidance. Personal Development will be encouraged in compliance with GMC and Royal of Colleges guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
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).
