Job summary
Main purpose of the job
This post is a full-time position to provide support to the maxillofacial team and the successful candidate will support the maxillofacial consultants with the day to day running of the department. The position is supported by an StR and DCT2. They will provide supervised outpatient pre-operative assessment, outpatient reviews and in-patient ward cover. In theatres, there is considerable supervised hands on experience in pediatric maxillofacial procedures The appointee will also be required and actively encouraged to be part of ongoing clinical audit and research within the department. There will be an element of independent working in both theatres and outpatients.
There are strong links with numerous other departments including ENT, the Cleft and Craniofacial teams, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology. Rheumatology and the Interventional Radiologists allowing combined working and wide exposure to head and neck paediatric conditions.
The job plan is given at the end of the job description. The post is non-resident. It is ideally suited to someone who has completed training/post CCT.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities:
The Maxillofacial and Dental department at Great Ormond Street Hospital lies within the Sight and Sound . The department provides maxillofacial surgery, orthodontic services, paediatric and restorative dentistry within the Trust. Over 5000 patients are seen annually as outpatients within the department. The inpatient workload is just under 300 episodes.
The department has 2-3 full day operating lists per week in Maxillofacial surgery. Beds are allocated on Panther Ward.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Please see attached job description and person spec. for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Please see attached job description and person spec. for details
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Medical and Dental undergraduate degrees with evidence of completion of maxillofacial training
- Full registration with GMC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
- Postgraduate qualification in surgery
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of in and out-patient management of maxillofacial/ head and neck surgery patients
- Good communication skills in the care of patients and their families
- Knowledge of the day to day organisation of surgical services in a busy hospital setting
- Experience of audit activities
- Some experience of scientific/clinical presentations
Desirable
- Management training
- Experience of clinical research
- Evidence of and enthusiasm for teaching/lecturing experience; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Life Support skills update within one year
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Self-motivated/enthusiastic
- Ability to be thorough, to show initiative, probity, flexibility and resilience
- Uses a non-judgemental approach and good interpersonal skills towards others
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Medical and Dental undergraduate degrees with evidence of completion of maxillofacial training
- Full registration with GMC
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
- Postgraduate qualification in surgery
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of in and out-patient management of maxillofacial/ head and neck surgery patients
- Good communication skills in the care of patients and their families
- Knowledge of the day to day organisation of surgical services in a busy hospital setting
- Experience of audit activities
- Some experience of scientific/clinical presentations
Desirable
- Management training
- Experience of clinical research
- Evidence of and enthusiasm for teaching/lecturing experience; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Commitment to the provision of a quality service
- Life Support skills update within one year
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Self-motivated/enthusiastic
- Ability to be thorough, to show initiative, probity, flexibility and resilience
- Uses a non-judgemental approach and good interpersonal skills towards others
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
