Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a specialty doctor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.The successful candidate will be required to be part of the middle grade on call cover for the specialty in a 1:6capacity. This is a non-resident on call shift and is paid in addition to their standard contractual salary. There isshared responsibility with 2 other Specialty Doctors and 1 Specialist Registrar for daytime cover during normalworking hours.
Main duties of the job
o To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.o To perform regular ward rounds to ensure regular review of in-patients.o To participate in minor oral surgery and fast track clinics in the department as required.o To participate in meaningful audit within the department.o To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.o To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.o To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.o In certain cases, changes to the published job plan may be necessary to facilitate patient care andsafety. These changes should only be temporary in nature e.g.: cover for another middle grade whilston leave.o To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely illpatients.o To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in amulti-professional team.o To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams andcommissioners.o To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services foraround half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches fromthe Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The maintowns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire);Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautifuland unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital(RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity.Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients,diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultantcolleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is basedon a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets outthe Specialty doctor duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of aSpecialty doctor professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerialresponsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will includepersonal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultantcolleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is basedon a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets outthe Specialty doctor duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of aSpecialty doctor professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerialresponsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will includepersonal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration
- BDS or equivalent
Entry Criteria
Essential
- 4 years of postgraduate training with 2 years in specialty (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies
- Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills
- Able to carry out Venepuncture, NGT placement, Blood sampling
- A strong appreciation of the scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration
- BDS or equivalent
Entry Criteria
Essential
- 4 years of postgraduate training with 2 years in specialty (or have achieved the necessary equivalent competencies
- Competent at History Taking, Physical Examination, Evaluation of Evidence, Assessment Investigation, Interpretation Skills
- Able to carry out Venepuncture, NGT placement, Blood sampling
- A strong appreciation of the scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
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).
