Job summary
This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust.
The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population of over one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity, Facial Trauma and Salivary Gland Disease.
The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire.
The timetable will be agreed with the post holders to reflect the demands of the service. The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest.
Main duties of the job
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery. The post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, to commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate must possess full GDC registration.
The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population approaching one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity - including Cleft Lip and Palate problems, and Oral and Craniofacial Implants.
The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holder to reflect the demands of the service.
The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centre.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICE
The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and also beds on the Kinmonth Unit where our major cases are cared for. The outpatient department provides accommodation for the clinical staff in individual fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries.
There are regular maxillofacial outpatient clinics held in our alliance hospitals; Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville.
All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and, if necessary, admitted there.
THEATRE FACILITIES
There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres.
MAXILLOFACIAL DEPARTMENT
The Maxillofacial Unit is currently situated on Level 0 in the Balmoral Building of the Leicester Royal Infirmary. It consists of clinical and administrative areas and incorporates a maxillofacial laboratory.
OTHER DUTIES
The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available.
TEACHING
The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
AUDIT
The appointee will be expected to show an ability to initiate, perform and present audits.There is an active programme of audit within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged.
RESEARCH
There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICE
The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and also beds on the Kinmonth Unit where our major cases are cared for. The outpatient department provides accommodation for the clinical staff in individual fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries.
There are regular maxillofacial outpatient clinics held in our alliance hospitals; Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville.
All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and, if necessary, admitted there.
THEATRE FACILITIES
There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres.
MAXILLOFACIAL DEPARTMENT
The Maxillofacial Unit is currently situated on Level 0 in the Balmoral Building of the Leicester Royal Infirmary. It consists of clinical and administrative areas and incorporates a maxillofacial laboratory.
OTHER DUTIES
The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available.
TEACHING
The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
AUDIT
The appointee will be expected to show an ability to initiate, perform and present audits.There is an active programme of audit within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged.
RESEARCH
There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Person Specification
Qualification / Registration
Essential
- Full GDC MFDS registration
Medical competence
Essential
- 3 year's experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent experience in recognised posts
Dental Competence
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
Team Working
Essential
- Experience of professional team working
Person Specification
Qualification / Registration
Essential
- Full GDC MFDS registration
Medical competence
Essential
- 3 year's experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent experience in recognised posts
Dental Competence
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
Team Working
Essential
- Experience of professional team working
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).
