Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Specialist Grade Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within East Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust. This role is essential to the effective functioning of the Oral & Maxillofacial Department.
As a Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you will provide a senior role in the provision of specialised and expert care to patients with complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. Your primary responsibility is to support the clinical team in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients requiring interventions, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide leadership within the department and educational and clinical supervision to more junior staff members.
For further information , please see the job description.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of a Specialist Grade Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is central to the effective functioning of the Oral & Maxillofacial Department. As a Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you will assume a central role in the provision of specialised and expert care to patients with complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. Your primary responsibility is to support the clinical team in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients requiring interventions, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will be expected to provide leadership within the department and educational and clinical supervision to more junior staff members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of a Specialist Grade Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is central to the effective functioning of the Oral & Maxillofacial Department. As a Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you will assume a central role in the provision of specialised and expert care to patients with complex oral and maxillofacial conditions. Your primary responsibility is to support the clinical team in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients requiring interventions, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will be expected to provide leadership within the department and educational and clinical supervision to more junior staff members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either as a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty, and meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework for the specialist grade
Desirable
- MRCS/ MFDS/ FDS one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC/ GDC Registration (with licence to practice)
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar and surgical dermatology
- Competet to run theatre lists independently
- Competent to manage all on call trauma/ emergencies
- Up-to-date ALS/ ATLS
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor experience
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Understanding the role of research in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit project, publication
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Effective communication in English
Desirable
Teaching, Learning & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either as a continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty, and meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework for the specialist grade
Desirable
- MRCS/ MFDS/ FDS one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC/ GDC Registration (with licence to practice)
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar and surgical dermatology
- Competet to run theatre lists independently
- Competent to manage all on call trauma/ emergencies
- Up-to-date ALS/ ATLS
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor experience
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Understanding the role of research in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit project, publication
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
- Effective communication in English
Desirable
Teaching, Learning & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
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).
