Job summary
There are three 12 month fixed term DQMS posts available within the OMFS Department. One being 0.55 WTE and two being 0.275 WTE.
During the period as post-holder you will be part of maxillofacial surgery on-call surgical team. Your responsibility
will be to take acute referrals of patients with maxillofacial conditions and to look after the maxillofacial surgery inpatients.
The hours of duty will include weekday and weekend night shifts 1900 0700 (nights) and 07.00 to 19.00 weekends
(long days). A handover will be expected at the beginning and end of the shift.
Main duties of the job
During
the period as post-holder you will be part of maxillofacial surgery on-call
surgical team. Your responsibility will be to take acute referrals of patients
with maxillofacial conditions and to look after the maxillofacial surgery
in-patients.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
During the period as post-holder you will be part of maxillofacial surgery on-call surgical team. Your responsibility
will be to take acute referrals of patients with maxillofacial conditions and to look after the maxillofacial surgery inpatients.
The hours of duty will include weekday and weekend night shifts 1900 0700 (nights) and 07.00 to 19.00 weekends
(long days). A handover will be expected at the beginning and end of the shift.
WORK PATTERN
This is a 1 in 8 full shift rota based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Patients will be accepted from all hospitals in
the county and from Hereford.
TRAINING
Currently the post is not recognised for training, however, it is hoped that it will be recognised in the future.
THE DEPARTMENT
Maxillofacial Surgery: The range of work undertaken includes: Head and Neck oncology and microvascular
reconstruction, salivary gland surgery, orthognathic surgery, skin cancer surgery, dentoalveolar surgery and
maxillofacial trauma and emergencies
Job description
Job responsibilities
During the period as post-holder you will be part of maxillofacial surgery on-call surgical team. Your responsibility
will be to take acute referrals of patients with maxillofacial conditions and to look after the maxillofacial surgery inpatients.
The hours of duty will include weekday and weekend night shifts 1900 0700 (nights) and 07.00 to 19.00 weekends
(long days). A handover will be expected at the beginning and end of the shift.
WORK PATTERN
This is a 1 in 8 full shift rota based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Patients will be accepted from all hospitals in
the county and from Hereford.
TRAINING
Currently the post is not recognised for training, however, it is hoped that it will be recognised in the future.
THE DEPARTMENT
Maxillofacial Surgery: The range of work undertaken includes: Head and Neck oncology and microvascular
reconstruction, salivary gland surgery, orthognathic surgery, skin cancer surgery, dentoalveolar surgery and
maxillofacial trauma and emergencies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required
- at Dental Career Development Trainee/Equivalent to DCT2
- level.
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems both
- emergency and elective within specialities.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified.
Desirable
- Experience of Audit.
- Experience of in-patient management.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- Current Full GDC registration.
- BLS.
Desirable
- ALS Certification.
- MFDS or equivalent.
Other post requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment.
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of medical teaching.
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities.
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required
- at Dental Career Development Trainee/Equivalent to DCT2
- level.
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on range of problems both
- emergency and elective within specialities.
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Knowledge of subspecialties where specified.
Desirable
- Experience of Audit.
- Experience of in-patient management.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- Current Full GDC registration.
- BLS.
Desirable
- ALS Certification.
- MFDS or equivalent.
Other post requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment.
- Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of medical teaching.
Desirable
- Experience of examining medical Undergraduates.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to organise and manage workload priorities.
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education.
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).
