Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic substantive Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will have a special interest in head and neck trauma, orthognathic and skin surgery.
The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training and clinical research and audit.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post which entails the care of OMFS patients across South-East London and Kent. The post-holder will agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives once in post, involving elective theatre and outpatient sessions across all King's sites.
Applications are invited from accredited specialists in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who are on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining the CCT or equivalent at interview stage. Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold an appropriate higher surgical qualification and preferably should also be registered with the General Dental Council.
The role is included in a 1:8 on-call rota which includes weekend / out of hours
About us
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 Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
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
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.
Kings is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university Kings College London and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas, and South London and Maudsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.
Kings is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university Kings College London and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas, and South London and Maudsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC/GDC registeralbe qualifications
- FRCS/MRCS
- Eligible for full registration of GMC and GDC
- On GMC specialist register in OMFS or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Completion (or within 6 months) of SAC approved 5 year training programme in OMFS
- In posession of Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in OMFS
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit and clinical research
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Relevant research experience and publications in refereed journals
Administration / Leadership
Essential
- Experience of organising OMFS services
- Demonstrable leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Service development
- Experience of teaching and training junior staff
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS strategies and policies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate innovation and enthusiasm
- Awareness of Equality and Diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC/GDC registeralbe qualifications
- FRCS/MRCS
- Eligible for full registration of GMC and GDC
- On GMC specialist register in OMFS or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Completion (or within 6 months) of SAC approved 5 year training programme in OMFS
- In posession of Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in OMFS
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit and clinical research
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Relevant research experience and publications in refereed journals
Administration / Leadership
Essential
- Experience of organising OMFS services
- Demonstrable leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Service development
- Experience of teaching and training junior staff
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS strategies and policies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate innovation and enthusiasm
- Awareness of Equality and Diversity
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).
