Job summary
The post will be based at Denmark Hill and the proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional Activities. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota which is classed as Category A (5%).
As a senior employee of the Trust the postholder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts' patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
- The provision of a first class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
Main duties of the job
Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery patients at King's. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleague's periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical & Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Ambulatory Care Division's management team.
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
To contribute to department's Audit and Clinical Governance Programme, participating in the trust's monthly local audit meeting, and attending the care group's monthly clinical governance meeting.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Dental Division's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
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 targetsby 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
1. Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
2. Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
3. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues
4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical & Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Ambulatory Care Divisions management team.
6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. To contribute to departments Audit and Clinical Governance Programme, participating in the trusts monthly local audit meeting, and attending the care groups monthly clinical governance meeting.
8. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Dental Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
9. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services.
10. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
11. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
12. To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Manager.
13. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
14. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
15. To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
16. You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
17. You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
18. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
19. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
20. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
21. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
22. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery patients at Kings. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
2. Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
3. Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues
4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical & Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
5. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Ambulatory Care Divisions management team.
6. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. To contribute to departments Audit and Clinical Governance Programme, participating in the trusts monthly local audit meeting, and attending the care groups monthly clinical governance meeting.
8. To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Dental Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
9. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services.
10. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
11. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
12. To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Manager.
13. To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
14. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
15. To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
16. You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
17. You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
18. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
19. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
20. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
21. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly
22. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC/GDC registerable medical and dental qualifications
- FRCS (OMFS) MRCS
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Eligible for or holding full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and UK General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Interview Eligibility
Essential
- Successful Completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 6 months of completion, or an equivalent completion of training which is recognised by the GMC
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year training period in the NHS required for the speciality
Training and Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year training period in the NHS required for the speciality
- Craniofacial surgery fellowship with experience of non-syndromic craniosynostosis
- Consultant level experience in paediatric craniofacial surgery Subspecialty interest and training in skull base surgery
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest and training in facial deformity and trauma
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC/GDC registerable medical and dental qualifications
- FRCS (OMFS) MRCS
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Eligible for or holding full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and UK General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Interview Eligibility
Essential
- Successful Completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 6 months of completion, or an equivalent completion of training which is recognised by the GMC
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year training period in the NHS required for the speciality
Training and Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year training period in the NHS required for the speciality
- Craniofacial surgery fellowship with experience of non-syndromic craniosynostosis
- Consultant level experience in paediatric craniofacial surgery Subspecialty interest and training in skull base surgery
Desirable
- Subspecialty interest and training in facial deformity and trauma
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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).
