Job summary
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSTITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
The post holder will be expected to undertake out patient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.
The unit in Leighton Hospital Crewe is led by Miss F Bekiroglu with Miss K Fleming and Mr M Smith providing a service on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and is managed by the regional unit based at Aintree.
The post is for 12 months and 2 days per week,Tuesday & Wednesday.
The job plan will be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and the Clinical Director.
**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake out patient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake out patient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.
The post is for 12 months and 2 days per week, Tuesday & Wednesday.The job plan will be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and the Clinical Director.
The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake out patient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.
The post is for 12 months and 2 days per week, Tuesday & Wednesday.The job plan will be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and the Clinical Director.
The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training (or the equivalent) which is recognised for full or limited (not provisional) registration with GDC, two of which must be in Maxillofacial Surgery, or have the equivalent experience and competencies.
- BDS or equivalent.
- Must have ALS qualification.
Desirable
- PG Cert in Higher education and learning.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least two years SHO/DCT training in approved oral surgery/ maxillofacial surgery post.
- Experience in management of oral and maxillofacial problems.
ABILITY
Essential
- Experience in clinical and operative dento-alveolar surgery.
Desirable
- Independent operating experience in day case theatres.
TEACHING AND EDUCATION
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to further continuous professional development.
AUDIT
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit.
- Will play a part in Regional Audit Meetings.
STANDARDS
Essential
- High ethical/professional standards.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management and quality assurance.
RESEARCH
Desirable
- Interest in participate in a research project if appropriate.
MANAGEMENT ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
Desirable
- Commitment to effective depart-mental management.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients.
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS & of the Unit.
- Evidence of previous good attendance.
- Willingness to work with all providers of oral and maxillofacial care to improve access to care.
Desirable
- Up to date know- ledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital based service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training (or the equivalent) which is recognised for full or limited (not provisional) registration with GDC, two of which must be in Maxillofacial Surgery, or have the equivalent experience and competencies.
- BDS or equivalent.
- Must have ALS qualification.
Desirable
- PG Cert in Higher education and learning.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least two years SHO/DCT training in approved oral surgery/ maxillofacial surgery post.
- Experience in management of oral and maxillofacial problems.
ABILITY
Essential
- Experience in clinical and operative dento-alveolar surgery.
Desirable
- Independent operating experience in day case theatres.
TEACHING AND EDUCATION
Essential
- Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to further continuous professional development.
AUDIT
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit.
- Will play a part in Regional Audit Meetings.
STANDARDS
Essential
- High ethical/professional standards.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management and quality assurance.
RESEARCH
Desirable
- Interest in participate in a research project if appropriate.
MANAGEMENT ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work in a team.
Desirable
- Commitment to effective depart-mental management.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients.
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS & of the Unit.
- Evidence of previous good attendance.
- Willingness to work with all providers of oral and maxillofacial care to improve access to care.
Desirable
- Up to date know- ledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital based service.
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).
