Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant to join a very enthusiastic Maxillofacial team at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Merseyside.
The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with bothOral & Maxillofacial Consultant and Orthodontic colleagues to provide a fully comprehensive oral and maxillofacial service to the patients of the Wirral.
Applications for a specialty doctor will also be considered if able to operate autonomously and able to participate in the Consultant On Call rota.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Surgeon will attend out- patient clinics, both general and specialist.
o The undertaking of independent theatre sessions.
o Visits to individual ward-based patients as necessary.
o Attending emergency patients referred by A&E or ward staff as necessary in conjunction with on call DCT.
o Keeping such clinical records as may be required. These must be dated, named clearly and signed, and made at least daily for all inpatients. Other related administrative duties including Discharge and Clinic Letters.
o Supervision of the trainees and middle grades when they are performing clinical duties.
o Co-ordination of junior staff daily and weekly rotas, annual and study leave.
o To agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,
For further information please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Pink at Deborah.pink@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,
For further information please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Pink at Deborah.pink@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at time of appointment
- Full GDC Registration
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council and General Medical Council.
- Good clinical care and good previous experience in OMFS
- Ability to take responsibility and work independently
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationship with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Delivery of good acute clinical care Ability to make clear accurate medical notes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Audit understanding of principles
- Ability to provide good teaching and training
- Experience in teaching and training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated to evaluate and develop patient services
- Proven ability to work independently without on-site peer support
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives, colleagues across primary and secondary care
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with medical, nursing, primary care and all other healthcare staff
- Ability to assess and advise other medical specialties on patients admitted with facial swelling and facial trauma and liaise appropriately with OMFS services
- Demonstrably good team player. Efficient administration. Reliable and high level of integrity and probity. Professional approach to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at time of appointment
- Full GDC Registration
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council and General Medical Council.
- Good clinical care and good previous experience in OMFS
- Ability to take responsibility and work independently
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationship with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Delivery of good acute clinical care Ability to make clear accurate medical notes
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Audit understanding of principles
- Ability to provide good teaching and training
- Experience in teaching and training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated to evaluate and develop patient services
- Proven ability to work independently without on-site peer support
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives, colleagues across primary and secondary care
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with medical, nursing, primary care and all other healthcare staff
- Ability to assess and advise other medical specialties on patients admitted with facial swelling and facial trauma and liaise appropriately with OMFS services
- Demonstrably good team player. Efficient administration. Reliable and high level of integrity and probity. Professional approach to work.
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).
