Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a senior clinic fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery in the areas of:
1) Trauma/Skull base & TMJ surgery
2) Skin surgery/aesthetic/deformity
One role to start in May 2022 and the other to start in September 2022 - If you are invited to interview, we will discuss your choice of start date at that point.
They are required to work within the regional South-West London Maxillofacial Surgery Network centred around the department at St George's Hospital.
The unit forms the hub of a network of spokes comprising Ashford & St Peter's, Epsom & St Helier, Kingston and Croydon University Hospitals. The fellows are expected to provide a service in line with the subspecialty themes of the fellowships. This includes outpatient clinics, outpatient and inpatient operating lists, MDT meetings, as well as on call commitment. The on call is one in 1:5 with prospective cover but may go to a 1:6 or 7, covering the middle grade tier.
There will also be opportunities in the timetable for the fellows to attend private hospital clinics and operating lists.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be expected to attend clinics, MDTs and operating lists allied to the theme of the fellowship. There will be scope for some flexibility in the timetable as the fellow will be supernumerary in some aspects of the working week. The fellow will be encouraged to attend lists/clinics at other spoke hospitals in order to gain further experience, especially in the field of surgical dermatology. The fellow will also have some timetabled sessions to observe procedures at private hospitals, especially in the fields of cosmetic and oculo-plastic surgery.
Duties and Responsibilities - The appointee will be expected to work in close collaboration with all the staff in the Maxillofacial Department and the timetable may be changed on discussion with the consultants and Care Group Leader. The post holder will also be expected to take part in local and regional Audit and Clinical Governance, in addition to contributing to the organisation and supervision of junior medical staff.
As this a Fellow position, the appointee is expected to have completed the specialist training in their respective country and must provide evidence of attainment of their specialist qualification (for example (FRACDS (OMFS). The appointee must also be able to work in the UK (ie possession of HSMP or EU residency status). The appointee should have at least full medical plus or minus dental registration with the GMC and GDC respectively.
About us
The Maxillofacial Department consists of 5 surgeries, and a pre-assessment room. Patients are accepted for treatment by referral from both medical and dental practitioners and also from other departments within the hospital. Many medically compromised adults and children are managed within the Department.
The post holder willhave responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To work in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the postholder.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and operates a No Smoking Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for: two fellows in Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in
1) Trauma/Skull base & TMJ surgery and
2) Skin surgery/aesthetic & deformity
Are required to work within the regional South-West London Maxillofacial Surgery Network centred around the department at St George's Hospital.
The unit forms the hub of a network of spokes comprising Ashford & St Peters, Epsom & St Helier, Kingston and Croydon University Hospitals. The fellows are expected to provide a service in line with the subspecialty themes of the fellowships. This includes outpatient clinics, outpatient and inpatient operating lists, MDT meetings, as well as on call commitment. The on call is one in seven, covering the middle grade tier. On call comprise non-resident evening and night cover, as well as resident Monday to Friday working hours trauma week.
There will also be opportunities in the timetable for the fellow to attend private hospital clinics and operating lists.
The fellows are also expected to engage in the day to day running of the department, as well as audit and research projects.
Key working relationships: Oculo-plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, Dermatology, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Complex Cranio-orbito-facial MDT, Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Dept, ENT Dept, Plastic Surgery, Theatres.
Role of the Department: This is a busy unit that provides outpatient/inpatient Maxillofacial services together with all other hospital dental clinical specialities for the patients of South West London (eg Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics).
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for: two fellows in Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in
1) Trauma/Skull base & TMJ surgery and
2) Skin surgery/aesthetic & deformity
Are required to work within the regional South-West London Maxillofacial Surgery Network centred around the department at St George's Hospital.
The unit forms the hub of a network of spokes comprising Ashford & St Peters, Epsom & St Helier, Kingston and Croydon University Hospitals. The fellows are expected to provide a service in line with the subspecialty themes of the fellowships. This includes outpatient clinics, outpatient and inpatient operating lists, MDT meetings, as well as on call commitment. The on call is one in seven, covering the middle grade tier. On call comprise non-resident evening and night cover, as well as resident Monday to Friday working hours trauma week.
There will also be opportunities in the timetable for the fellow to attend private hospital clinics and operating lists.
The fellows are also expected to engage in the day to day running of the department, as well as audit and research projects.
Key working relationships: Oculo-plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, Dermatology, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Complex Cranio-orbito-facial MDT, Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Dept, ENT Dept, Plastic Surgery, Theatres.
Role of the Department: This is a busy unit that provides outpatient/inpatient Maxillofacial services together with all other hospital dental clinical specialities for the patients of South West London (eg Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics).
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MFDS/MRCS Certificate of completion of specialist training in OMFS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of management within the different skill set of Maxillofacial
Desirable
- Head and Neck surgical onclolgy/dermatology.
- Attendance at a Microvascular Course
Skills
Essential
- Oral/Written/Communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Oral/Written/Communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of research and/or publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MFDS/MRCS Certificate of completion of specialist training in OMFS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience of management within the different skill set of Maxillofacial
Desirable
- Head and Neck surgical onclolgy/dermatology.
- Attendance at a Microvascular Course
Skills
Essential
- Oral/Written/Communication skills
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Oral/Written/Communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff
Desirable
- Evidence of research and/or publications
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).
