Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 23 May 2024
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our Head and Neck team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are a busy unit with strong collaborative working relationships with ENT, Oncology and Dermatology. This is a fantastic opportunity to help the delivery of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service to patients of Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. We are looking to appoint a Consultant with a specialist interest in orthognathic & facial deformity surgery to join the established multi-disciplinary team. Other additional subspeciality interests would be welcome. The Oral & Maxillofacial department at Gloucester Royal Hospital is housed in a dedicated modern and well-equipped outpatient facility co- located close to theatres, a dedicated Head & Neck ward and on site maxillofacial laboratory.This is a full-time post. Job share applicants are also welcome.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities will include:- Undertaking outpatient clinics at both Gloucester and Cheltenham Hospitals with a main base at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital- Undertaking operating lists, with an interest in orthognathic and facial deformity surgery- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate- Having excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways- To complete a 1 in 5 general on-call rota
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to see further details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to see further details regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC))
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualification FDSRCS & FRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- ATLS provider
- ATLS instructor
- Relevant higher degree
- Relevant Fellowship
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of facial deformity
- Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (PGCert/ PGDip/Teaching the Teachers)
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Publications in refereed journals
- Presentations at national and international level
Desirable
- Research relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval
Management
Essential
- Experience and management of quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Attendance on certified management course/s
- Experience of management of clinical service
- Management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work independently
- Good communication skills
- Team skills
- Disability and Equality Awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC))
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
- MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualification FDSRCS & FRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- ATLS provider
- ATLS instructor
- Relevant higher degree
- Relevant Fellowship
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of facial deformity
- Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (PGCert/ PGDip/Teaching the Teachers)
Audit
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Publications in refereed journals
- Presentations at national and international level
Desirable
- Research relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval
Management
Essential
- Experience and management of quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Attendance on certified management course/s
- Experience of management of clinical service
- Management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Work independently
- Good communication skills
- Team skills
- Disability and Equality Awareness
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
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).
