Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Locum Specialty Registrar in the Oral and Maxillofacial Department at King's College Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have established leadership and team working qualities. He/She will be expected to play an active role in the provision and delivery of healthcare for patients who need treatment for a wide range of non-oncology conditions in the specialty including facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland surgery, TMJ replacement surgery and reconstructive surgery for facial skin defects.
The department plays and active role in the established Major Trauma Centre at King's College Hospital and therefore a main emphasis of the post will be the provision of oral and maxillofacial trauma services both within and out of normal working hours.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for any OMFS trainee. A dual medical and dental qualification is desirable, whereby a medical qualification is essential.
The successful candidate will be expected to be skilled and confident enough to undertake 2nd on-call on a 1:6 basis during work days and 1:10 for weekends, together with a junior colleague with a dental or a medical degree.
The successful candidate will also be expected to cover clinical services across all sites of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Oral and Maxillofacial Department comprises 10 Consultants (combination of part- and full-time), 4 SpR posts, 1 Senior Clinical Fellow in Facial Trauma and Deformity, 1 Senior Clinical Fellow in Skin Cancer Reconstruction, Facial Trauma and Deformity , 2 CT1 posts, 9 Dental Core Trainee posts (all full-time) and 1.6wte Clinical Nurse Specialists.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD - to have Brilliant people, who provide Outstanding care for patients, to be Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, and to have Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include both clinic and theatre sessions, along with involvement in teaching and mentoring more junior staff.
The post-holder will be involved in the management of surgical treatments within the OMFS out-patient clinic and theatre sessions.
He/she will provide advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care settings, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, associated clinical professionals or ward referrals. Availability to the Emergency Department to see, assess, diagnose and where appropriate treat urgent cases constitutes part of the on-call clinical commitments of this post.
He/she will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with patients under your or others care and some aspects of the administration of the OMFS department by agreement
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include both clinic and theatre sessions, along with involvement in teaching and mentoring more junior staff.
The post-holder will be involved in the management of surgical treatments within the OMFS out-patient clinic and theatre sessions.
He/she will provide advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care settings, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, associated clinical professionals or ward referrals. Availability to the Emergency Department to see, assess, diagnose and where appropriate treat urgent cases constitutes part of the on-call clinical commitments of this post.
He/she will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with patients under your or others care and some aspects of the administration of the OMFS department by agreement
It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or BDS
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in OMFS
- Evidence of achievement of at least ST3/4 competencies in an OMFS speciality
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of maxillofacial emergencies
- Out of hours experience relevant to the post
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk and prioritising clinical need
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or BDS
- Eligible for registration with GMC
Desirable
Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in OMFS
- Evidence of achievement of at least ST3/4 competencies in an OMFS speciality
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of maxillofacial emergencies
- Out of hours experience relevant to the post
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk and prioritising clinical need
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance
- Demonstrates use of evidence informed practice
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).
