Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant post in Craniofacial /Plastic Surgery.
The post is based in Oxford University Hospitals.
This is an exciting new post to work in the Oxford Craniofacial Unit (OCU), and the Oxford Facial Palsy Service, based in the Oxford University Hospitals, which has an international reputation for managing children and adults with congenital craniofacial conditions. This post includes service commitments for skin cancer at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The OCU is one of four units designated by NHS England as a Highly Specialized Service.
We are looking for a candidate with plastic surgery training who has experience at fellowship level in craniofacial surgery and facial palsy, in an internationally recognized craniofacial fellowship programme, to complement the existing multi-disciplinary team. The unit values dedication to research and innovation.
About us
Oxfordshire is an exciting and diverse place to live and work. It has excellent transport links with the rest of the country and is only 45 minutes on the train to central London. It has easy access to both the Cotswolds and the Chilterns which have a myriad of leisure opportunities available. Oxford is a beautiful, historic city with a world-famous University and numerous surrounding picturesque towns and villages offering a great choice of locations for living and lifestyle.
We would encourage any potential applicants to visit the department and hospital and you are invited to contact Mr David Johnson, Clinical Director of the Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Level LG1, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU Tel 01865 231084/5.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information on this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for further information on this post.
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Professional Qualificaitons and Training
Essential
- On or eligible to be on the GMC Specialist register for plastic surgery
- FRCS Plast or its equivalent
- To have undertaken a craniofacial fellowship in an Internationally recognised Craniofacial Fellowship programme within 3 years.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Plastic Surgery
- Competence in all aspects of Plastic Surgery
- Competence in all aspects of Craniofacial surgery and facial palsy
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Craniofacial team.
- Logbook evidence of Craniofacial Surgical activity in adults and children.
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems involving Craniofacial surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of working at consultant level in a multidisciplinary team.
- Leadership at Consultant level of the management of complex Craniofacial conditions.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
- Peer reviewed publications and international presentations.
- Evidence of research in Craniofacial conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership Training
- Management qualification
- Educational qualification
- Experience in research grant application.
Other requirements
Desirable
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
Professional Qualificaitons and Training
Essential
- On or eligible to be on the GMC Specialist register for plastic surgery
- FRCS Plast or its equivalent
- To have undertaken a craniofacial fellowship in an Internationally recognised Craniofacial Fellowship programme within 3 years.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Plastic Surgery
- Competence in all aspects of Plastic Surgery
- Competence in all aspects of Craniofacial surgery and facial palsy
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Craniofacial team.
- Logbook evidence of Craniofacial Surgical activity in adults and children.
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems involving Craniofacial surgery.
Desirable
- Experience of working at consultant level in a multidisciplinary team.
- Leadership at Consultant level of the management of complex Craniofacial conditions.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training to undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
- Peer reviewed publications and international presentations.
- Evidence of research in Craniofacial conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership Training
- Management qualification
- Educational qualification
- Experience in research grant application.
Other requirements
Desirable
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).
