Job summary
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of
enthusiastic consultants, who are supported by colleagues in radiology and allied
specialties. The Oral and Maxillofacial Department at Pinderfields Hospital is
set in a spacious custom built clinical area benefiting from high specification
equipment.
The Trust has a clear vision to develop an integrated service across the
district and whilst this position will be based at Pinderfields Hospital it
will access
dedicated elective facilities on the other sites within the Trust.
We are proud that our workforce - our
greatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and support
to thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees. Mid-Yorkshire
celebrates excellence and innovation. We have modern, state-of-the-art
facilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities.
Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve,
respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the highest
standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include:
The post holder
will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and
elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will be support a
sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development of
a sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.
This post will
include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic
Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology
Delivery of
outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields
General Hospital, Dewsbury and District
Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary
Urgent and
emergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working. On call duties are shared with
Leeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at
1PA. Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also be
considered.
Participation of
teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core
trainees and specialist registrars
Provision
of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical
and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which
inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share
applications will be considered.
The post has
been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service.
Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield,
we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District
Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial
support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected
to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery service.
The main
duties of the post will include:
The post holder
will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and
elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will be support a
sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development of
a sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.
This post will
include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic
Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology
Delivery of
outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields
General Hospital, Dewsbury and District
Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary
Urgent and
emergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working. On call duties are shared with
Leeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at
1PA. Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also be
considered.
Participation of
teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core
trainees and specialist registrars
Provision
of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical
and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which
inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.
About The
Department
The department
includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community Dental
Service. Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals
supported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networked
computer facilities.
We serve a
population of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract and
Dewsbury. Our main base is in Wakefield. We have a fully equipped and modern
out-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, a
recovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory.
We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and a
minor treatment room.
The Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery service currently has 5 consultants (2 visiting), 6
Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees. The Orthodontic
clinical team includes 4 part-time consultants, 2 specialty registrars and 2
orthodontic therapists. The Community Dentistry Service has 1 consultant, 2
specialist dentists, 1 senior dental officers and 3 dental officers and are
based over multiple sites.
The consultant
body covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neck
cancer surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share
applications will be considered.
The post has
been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service.
Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield,
we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District
Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial
support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected
to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery service.
The main
duties of the post will include:
The post holder
will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and
elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will be support a
sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development of
a sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.
This post will
include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic
Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology
Delivery of
outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields
General Hospital, Dewsbury and District
Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary
Urgent and
emergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisions
of working time regulations and safe working. On call duties are shared with
Leeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at
1PA. Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also be
considered.
Participation of
teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core
trainees and specialist registrars
Provision
of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical
and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which
inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.
About The
Department
The department
includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community Dental
Service. Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals
supported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networked
computer facilities.
We serve a
population of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract and
Dewsbury. Our main base is in Wakefield. We have a fully equipped and modern
out-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, a
recovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory.
We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and a
minor treatment room.
The Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery service currently has 5 consultants (2 visiting), 6
Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees. The Orthodontic
clinical team includes 4 part-time consultants, 2 specialty registrars and 2
orthodontic therapists. The Community Dentistry Service has 1 consultant, 2
specialist dentists, 1 senior dental officers and 3 dental officers and are
based over multiple sites.
The consultant
body covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neck
cancer surgery.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
GDC / GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Eligible for GDC registration
- Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery e.g. successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS and BDS or equivalent
- MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)
- ATLS provider status
Desirable
- MFDS or equivalent
- Higher degree
- Prizes/Papers/Presentations
- Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
GDC / GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Eligible for GDC registration
- Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery e.g. successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS and BDS or equivalent
- MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)
- ATLS provider status
Desirable
- MFDS or equivalent
- Higher degree
- Prizes/Papers/Presentations
- Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
- Teaching qualification / awards
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
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).
