Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, medium sized Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontic department.
The department provides all aspects of Oral Surgery including trauma and emergencies (8.30am - 5.00pm) between Mondays to Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays). There are no evening or weekend on-call commitments.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide excellent support from colleagues in associated specialties.
The successful candidate will be expected to run their own outpatient clinics as well as LA/GA operating lists independently.
The post would be suitable for experienced Specialist Oral Surgeons, CCST accredited Oral Surgeons and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons wishing to drop their on-call commitments.
Main duties of the job
We offer treatment under LA, GA and anesthetist led sedation if necessary. We are expecting to offer training and development alongside clinical commitments.
The successful candidate will be expected to offer flexibility around 2 session days, covering clinics, wards (08:30 - 17:00) and operating theatres (08:00 - 18:00).
The post-holder will be encouraged to be involved in all departmental activities, including undergraduate and postgraduate supervision and training, the monthly teaching and training afternoons and the further development of appropriate departmental audits and outcome measures.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification on this vacancy to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification on this vacancy to find out more.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS / MBBS or equivalent dental / medical qualification recognised by the General Dental Council / General Medical Council
- Registration with GDC and on specialist register for Oral Surgery and or registration with GMC and on specialist register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence of achievement of Oral Surgery / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Training from a UK training programme or equivalent
- Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of UK Oral Surgery / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Training at the time of post commencement (or equivalent).
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- ISFE in Oral Surgery
- Consultant Oral Surgery experience
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
- Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
- Demonstrates the competencies required for an Oral Surgery Consultant.
- Commitment to the specialty with clear career objectives.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
- Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Desirable
- Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
- Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, awards
- Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience
- Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
- Participation and attendance on courses to develop skills on the Oral Surgery curriculum e.g., IV sedation, ILS: etc
- Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC/GMC Standards).
- Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention.
- Demonstrates good patient care skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Demonstrates good information technology skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and consent.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind, bringing a range of approaches to problem solving.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate.
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS / MBBS or equivalent dental / medical qualification recognised by the General Dental Council / General Medical Council
- Registration with GDC and on specialist register for Oral Surgery and or registration with GMC and on specialist register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence of achievement of Oral Surgery / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Training from a UK training programme or equivalent
- Demonstrates the competencies required at the end of UK Oral Surgery / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist Training at the time of post commencement (or equivalent).
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- ISFE in Oral Surgery
- Consultant Oral Surgery experience
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience
Experience
Essential
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history.
- Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
- Demonstrates the competencies required for an Oral Surgery Consultant.
- Commitment to the specialty with clear career objectives.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement
- Have experience of a substantive post working in oral surgery/oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Desirable
- Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting
- Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, awards
- Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience
- Shows realistic insight into Oral Surgery and the demands of a career in surgery
- Participation and attendance on courses to develop skills on the Oral Surgery curriculum e.g., IV sedation, ILS: etc
- Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC/GMC Standards).
- Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention.
- Demonstrates good patient care skills
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Demonstrates good information technology skills.
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and consent.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind, bringing a range of approaches to problem solving.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate.
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others
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).
