Job summary
Applications are invited for full time Clinical Fellows (DCT 2/3) providing 1st tier on call cover (1:6) in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The posts are aimed at individuals pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who are undertaking their second degree. Contracts would be offered for a period of 12 months with the option to extend at the end of this period.
The posts aim to provide further experience of working at a middle grade/registrar level in the acute setting in OMFS. Thus experience at DCT2 level or above in OMFS would be desirable. The posts also aim to maintain contact of trainees undertaking their second degree with the specialty and provide a regular source of income during this period. As such, As the post is contracted income is pensionable and would contribute to reducing breaks in service during the second degree.
Applications are invited for the position of fulltime Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a view to commence on DATE for a period of 12 months in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
The post provides further experience of working at a DCT2/DCT3 level in the acute setting in OMFS. The post also aims to maintain contact of trainees undertaking their second degree with the specialty.
These posts are Trust positions but there is good scope for obtaining surgical experience and further training. The unit's practice covers the majority of the scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including Head and Neck Cancer, Facial Deformity, Trauma, Salivary Gland Disease and Cutaneous Malignancy. Currently Bradford has 7 Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1 Consultant Oral Surgeon and is well known for being a unit that is supportive of its trainees. Our team is complemented by a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry providing rehabilitation and advanced restorative management of surgical patients and 4 Consultant Orthodontists with whom we also work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team. We have good working relationships with our closely related surgical specialities of ENT and Plastic surgery.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience of a large amount of the scope of departmental acute work, forming part of the middle tier on call rota on a 1:6 basis. The opportunity may also arise for additional sessions to be undertaken in outpatient clinics, local anaesthetic treatment clinics and our operating theatres, which would remunerated appropriately. The department has an active research profile and a strong teaching record & the successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, QIP/audit and teaching.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience of a large amount of the scope of departmental acute work, forming part of the middle tier on call rota on a 1:6 basis. The opportunity may also arise for additional sessions to be undertaken in outpatient clinics, local anaesthetic treatment clinics and our operating theatres, which would remunerated appropriately. The department has an active research profile and a strong teaching record & the successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, QIP/audit and teaching.
Please see attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of dental foundation training or equivalent
- Clinical governance / audit experience; Candidates may be expected to provide evidence of personal audit
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Minimum of 2 years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training), of which at least 1 years training must be in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
- Commitment for managing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS / BChD or equivalent Dental qualification
- Full registration with GDC at time of appointment
- MFDS / MJDF diploma or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- Possession of up to date ALS/ILS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of dental foundation training or equivalent
- Clinical governance / audit experience; Candidates may be expected to provide evidence of personal audit
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Minimum of 2 years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training), of which at least 1 years training must be in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practice safely
- Commitment for managing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS / BChD or equivalent Dental qualification
- Full registration with GDC at time of appointment
- MFDS / MJDF diploma or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- Possession of up to date ALS/ILS
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).
