Job summary
THE POST
TITLE : SPECIALITY DOCTOR IN ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
LOCATION : WYTHENSHAWE HOSPITAL
CONTRACT 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM
CONTRACTED HOURS : FULL TIME
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
The clinical service unit of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Specialty Doctor to join our team.
This post provides a great opportunity to gain significant experience in one of the largest Tertiary referral Centre of Excellence in the UK.
The successful candidate will be working alongside 3 consultants, (& I vacant post) 1 Associate Specialist, 1 specialist trainee,1 staff grades, 2 Specialty Doctor and 5 Dental Core Trainees.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will be required to work in outpatient clinics, operating sessions under LA in the department, operating sessions under GA in the operating theatre (supported subject to level of experience and confidence as assessed by consultant in charge and occasionally see referrals from other departments on the ward according to the needs of the department.
Clinical responsibility will be to the Consultants. The post holder's duties will time-tabled to support all Consultants, to whom the post holder will be responsible. Supportive training will be available in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GDC Registration MFDS Qualified
Experience/Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience at Senior House Officer level within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- A specific interest in facial trauma, membership of relevant organisations
- Experience of having worked at middle grade level in an Acute Oral & Maxillofacial setting.
- ATLS and ALS certified
Training
Essential
- 3 Years in a recognised training post (DF, DCT1, DCT2 etc).
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Keen interest in learning & teaching
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to fully investigate problems.
- Capable of conducting operative procedures.
Audit/Research/Governance
Essential
- Keen interest in Audit & Research
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research.
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Evidence of personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
Desirable
- Publications
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GDC Registration MFDS Qualified
Experience/Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience at Senior House Officer level within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- A specific interest in facial trauma, membership of relevant organisations
- Experience of having worked at middle grade level in an Acute Oral & Maxillofacial setting.
- ATLS and ALS certified
Training
Essential
- 3 Years in a recognised training post (DF, DCT1, DCT2 etc).
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Keen interest in learning & teaching
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to fully investigate problems.
- Capable of conducting operative procedures.
Audit/Research/Governance
Essential
- Keen interest in Audit & Research
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research.
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs.
- Evidence of personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
Desirable
- Publications
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
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).
