Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a 6-month fixed term locum consultant post to join the well-established H&N team. The post is comprised of 6PAs at SGH and 4 PAs at CUH.In addition to the core activities provided by the Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, the new appointee will be expected to have a major interest in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery. The Consultant Group is committed to multidisciplinary team working for the benefit of both patients and trainees. Examples of where this has been taken forward are joint H&N Oncology clinics, joint MDTs with Consultants from out of area. These services bring together clinicians from a number of specialties including; otolaryngology, neurosurgery, clinical oncology, plastic surgery, orthodontics and restorative dentistry. The new post holder would be expected to expand multidisciplinary working in his/her area of interest.
The postholder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with Clinical Governance as required by the Trusts and or by the Royal College.
Main duties of the job
- To share in the overall workload of Head and Neck Oncology Referrals in and out of region
- Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
- Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
- To be active in research and to continue to maintain and update their professional knowledge
- To fulfill all the general conditions applying to employees of and St George's Healthcare Trust (see below)
- On call duties will be 1:8 frequency at St George's Hospital and attracts 1.07 PA with 5% supplement.
- Peripheral commitments to meet service delivery
About us
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 80,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating 675 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services.
St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job description and person specification for more details. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job description and person specification for more details. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
- Full Registration with the United Kingdom GMC and GDC.
- ?ntercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Current ATLS provider certificate o ATLS trainer status o BSc o MSc o MDMS o MDS
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
- Up to date ATLS
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Maxillofacial Surgery including particular emphasis on benign and malignant head and neck pathology management and reconstructive surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course
Management
Essential
- o Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- o Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- o Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.
Skills
Essential
- o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
- Full Registration with the United Kingdom GMC and GDC.
- ?ntercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Current ATLS provider certificate o ATLS trainer status o BSc o MSc o MDMS o MDS
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
- Up to date ATLS
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Maxillofacial Surgery including particular emphasis on benign and malignant head and neck pathology management and reconstructive surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course
Management
Essential
- o Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- o Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- o Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.
Skills
Essential
- o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
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).
