Job summary
This is a 12 months fixed term full-time Consultant Oral Maxillofacial post to support the Head and Neck team with both surgical and clinical work following the surge of clinical activity and capacity reduction from COVID-19. Work will be based at both the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a large well-established maxillofacial department.
The post-holder will be expected to participate in sessions at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder would be expected to work closely with the existing Consultants.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery outpatient and inpatient services are provided both at Royal Stoke University Hospital and outpatient services at the County hospitals
At the Royal Stoke Hospital had a dedicated theatre for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Share a dedicated Ward with ENT and Plastic Colleagues.
Royal Stoke has a Maxillofacial laboratory with 3D printing facilities
The maxillofacial team has a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to ensure our patients receive the best care possible in this area. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons frequently work alongside other specialists including orthodontists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, and ear, nose and throat surgeons, to achieve the maximum health benefit for our patients. Maxillofacial surgery is a specialised department, with dedicated clinical and operating space. The department holds weekly consultations/treatment clinics, and there are joint clinics with orthodontics every month. A wide range of services are offered within the outpatient clinic, including minor surgical procedures, appliances and numerous investigations. We also have the facility of dedicated acute beds on a ward at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for those patients who need to be admitted. The department provides a service for both adults and children.
About us
Royal Stoke University Hospital was rebuilt in 2012 as part of a £400m initiative to bring all hospital services in Stoke-on-Trent onto one large campus site. Royal Stoke is a great place to work, learn and research. The hospital campus holds 80% of the Trust's services, including the Major Trauma Centre and Emergency Centre. Royal Stoke receives major trauma patients from as far afield as Anglesey in North Wales and in total serves more than three million people. The A&E sees close to 150,000 people a year, making it one of the busiest departments in the country.
Many of UHNMs 450 consultants are based at Royal Stoke, and the main specialist services for the region are located here. These services include the major specialties of Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Metabolic/GI, Women's & Children's, Musclo-Skeletal Services/Trauma and Oncology. To deliver all these services and the many others we provide the Trust has created major departments to deliver the patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached in the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Full GDC Registration
- Entry on Specialist register in Oral and maxillofacial surgery (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Membership of the faculty of dental surgery or equivalent
- Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- Head and neck oncology fellowship
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience within oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Expertise in sub-specialty, especially in reconstructive surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Full GDC Registration
- Entry on Specialist register in Oral and maxillofacial surgery (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Membership of the faculty of dental surgery or equivalent
- Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
- Head and neck oncology fellowship
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience within oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Expertise in sub-specialty, especially in reconstructive surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Attendance at MDT meetings
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Management and Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital North Midlands
Hilton Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
