Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Are you a skilled and compassionate medical professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity? We have a fantastic position available for a Specialty Doctor to join our esteemed Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) department.
As a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the delivery of high-quality services within our OMF department. Your expertise will be utilised to diagnose, treat, and manage a diverse range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including facial trauma, head and neck pathology, and dental implantology. Working alongside a dedicated team of consultants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and make a significant difference in the lives of our patients.
Our NHS OMFS department is renowned for providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment. As a Specialty Doctor, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, a strong network of experienced consultants, and opportunities to engage in research and clinical audit projects.
Join our dynamic team and become an integral part of our mission to improve the oral and maxillofacial health and well-being of our patients.
We are happy to consider applications from those seeking a job share or part-time working.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake clinical assessments, investigations, and evaluations of patients presenting with oral and maxillofacial conditions.
Develop and execute comprehensive treatment plans, providing both surgical and non-surgical interventions as appropriate.
Perform surgical procedures, including extractions, biopsies, and minor oral surgery, while assisting consultants in more complex surgeries.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care.
Participate in teaching and mentoring junior medical staff, contributing to the professional development of the department.
Engage in continuous professional development and keep abreast of the latest advancements in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Date posted
18 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£52,530 to £82,400 a year (per annum)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
416-SAS018B
Job locations
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialty Doctor - 10 Basic Programmed Activities per week
The Specialty Doctor will be required to provide a middle grade level of staff for the Department.
The Specialty Doctor will attend out-patient clinics, both general and specialist, with his/her supervising consultants.
Dependant on the experience of the Specialty Doctor, he/she may be offered an independent theatre list.
There is a huge demand for surgical dermatology and experience and interest in this would be desirable although appropriate training will be given.
Assess and manage where appropriate patients with maxillofacial trauma who may attend the accident and emergency department at Lister Hospital & QE11 during normal working hours in the weekdays.
There will be administrative duties and other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre, etc. with other consultants as required in the absence of the regular junior members of staff.
The Specialty Doctor will work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective Consultant, or the on-call Consultant and, ultimately, the Clinical Director, at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, or his successor.
The post will be based at Bedford Hospital. The appointee will be required to travel to the in-patient centre (Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) when necessary.
In case of difficulties of any kind, the Specialty Doctor will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Specialty Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond his/her level of expertise.
The timetable for the post is attached at Appendix A. This will change from time to time to respond to the demands of the service. The time-table will be reviewed by the
Clinical Director as part of the annual appraisal process
The successful candidate will participate fully in the regular Department Teaching and Audit meetings.
HOURS OF DUTY
a) 10 sessions per week. Audit and CME sessions will be undertaken on site utilising the facilities within the Department or in the Postgraduate Medical Centre. The post-holder is required to attend the audit and teaching sessions at Luton and Dunstable Hospital on alternate Friday afternoons. Please see Appendix A for the provisional job plan.
b) So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee will undertake to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
c) The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
d) The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.
EMERGENCY COVER
Patients with maxillofacial emergencies during out-of- hours including weekends will attend Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust.
The post involves a 1:8 second on-call weekend rota.
STUDY AND TRAINING
The Oral and Maxillofacial Department is recognised for postgraduate training by the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Facilities for study leave may be available with the consent of the supervising Consultant, Clinical Director and the Director of Medical Education (Associate Medical Director).
The allocation is 30 days in a three year period as set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service for the grade. The budget for study leave is managed by the Director of Medical Education. Currently this is £3000 grant per 3 year period.
You will be required to register with the Faculty for CME training.
Although this is not formally a training grade, the Specialty Doctor is expected to join and actively participate all aspects of education and training within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT
The successful candidate should have completed at least four years, full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which should be in a specialty training programme in oral and maxillofacial surgery and be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma.
A Membership or Fellowship in Dental Surgery is desirable. (FDS, MFDS, MJDF)
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specialty Doctor - 10 Basic Programmed Activities per week
The Specialty Doctor will be required to provide a middle grade level of staff for the Department.
The Specialty Doctor will attend out-patient clinics, both general and specialist, with his/her supervising consultants.
Dependant on the experience of the Specialty Doctor, he/she may be offered an independent theatre list.
There is a huge demand for surgical dermatology and experience and interest in this would be desirable although appropriate training will be given.
Assess and manage where appropriate patients with maxillofacial trauma who may attend the accident and emergency department at Lister Hospital & QE11 during normal working hours in the weekdays.
There will be administrative duties and other ad hoc attendances at clinics, theatre, etc. with other consultants as required in the absence of the regular junior members of staff.
The Specialty Doctor will work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective Consultant, or the on-call Consultant and, ultimately, the Clinical Director, at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, or his successor.
The post will be based at Bedford Hospital. The appointee will be required to travel to the in-patient centre (Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) when necessary.
In case of difficulties of any kind, the Specialty Doctor will seek the advice of the appropriate consultant. The Specialty Doctor is not expected to participate in any work beyond his/her level of expertise.
The timetable for the post is attached at Appendix A. This will change from time to time to respond to the demands of the service. The time-table will be reviewed by the
Clinical Director as part of the annual appraisal process
The successful candidate will participate fully in the regular Department Teaching and Audit meetings.
HOURS OF DUTY
a) 10 sessions per week. Audit and CME sessions will be undertaken on site utilising the facilities within the Department or in the Postgraduate Medical Centre. The post-holder is required to attend the audit and teaching sessions at Luton and Dunstable Hospital on alternate Friday afternoons. Please see Appendix A for the provisional job plan.
b) So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the appointee will undertake to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
c) The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
d) The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.
EMERGENCY COVER
Patients with maxillofacial emergencies during out-of- hours including weekends will attend Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust.
The post involves a 1:8 second on-call weekend rota.
STUDY AND TRAINING
The Oral and Maxillofacial Department is recognised for postgraduate training by the Faculty of Dental Surgery.
Facilities for study leave may be available with the consent of the supervising Consultant, Clinical Director and the Director of Medical Education (Associate Medical Director).
The allocation is 30 days in a three year period as set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service for the grade. The budget for study leave is managed by the Director of Medical Education. Currently this is £3000 grant per 3 year period.
You will be required to register with the Faculty for CME training.
Although this is not formally a training grade, the Specialty Doctor is expected to join and actively participate all aspects of education and training within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT
The successful candidate should have completed at least four years, full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which should be in a specialty training programme in oral and maxillofacial surgery and be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma.
A Membership or Fellowship in Dental Surgery is desirable. (FDS, MFDS, MJDF)
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
Desirable
- MFDS/FDS one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Application Completion
Essential
- All sections of application form fully completed
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS
- Clinical training and experience in oral surgery equivalent to at least three years whole-time hospital service at SHO grade or a higher grade in oral and maxillofacial surgery and be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate
- Ability to operate unsupervised
- Evidence of acquired skills
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Full MRCP
Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Eligibility
Essential
- Completion of a recognised training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Clinical training and experience in Oral Surgery
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training, with 2 years being in the designated specialty of Oral Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of acquired skills
Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Personal Skills
Essential
- demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professional in the team
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work
- Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Understands importance of information technology
- Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality and values diversity
Desirable
- Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
- Experience in leadership
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
- Driver with a valid license
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, practices shared decision making
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional
- Committed to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical Director
Desirable
- 360 feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage acute maxillofacial/oral surgery emergencies
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Hospital at night team working / experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Able to prioritise clinical need & knows when to seek help
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the job
- Proven experience in performing surgical procedures within the scope of OMF Surgery
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Eligibility
Essential
- Be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma
- Eligibile to work in the UK
Desirable
- Ability to operate unsupervised
Commitment to on-going professional development
Essential
- 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; having self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
- Specialty exams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
Desirable
- MFDS/FDS one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Application Completion
Essential
- All sections of application form fully completed
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS
- Clinical training and experience in oral surgery equivalent to at least three years whole-time hospital service at SHO grade or a higher grade in oral and maxillofacial surgery and be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma
Desirable
- ALS instructors certificate
- Ability to operate unsupervised
- Evidence of acquired skills
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Full MRCP
Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements
Eligibility
Essential
- Completion of a recognised training program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Clinical training and experience in Oral Surgery
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training, with 2 years being in the designated specialty of Oral Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of acquired skills
Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
- Aware of own limitations
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Probity
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues
Personal Skills
Essential
- demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professional in the team
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Capacity to use logical /lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work
- Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Understands importance of information technology
- Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
- Promotes equality and values diversity
Desirable
- Able to adapt to work with employers to deliver
- Experience in leadership
- Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
- Driver with a valid license
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, practices shared decision making
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional
- Committed to work within Trust policies as guided by the Clinical Director
Desirable
- 360 feedback
- Patient survey feedback and reflections
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage acute maxillofacial/oral surgery emergencies
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Hospital at night team working / experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Able to prioritise clinical need & knows when to seek help
- Shows aptitude for practical skills required for the job
- Proven experience in performing surgical procedures within the scope of OMF Surgery
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Eligibility
Essential
- Be competent in dento-alveolar surgery and management of maxillofacial trauma
- Eligibile to work in the UK
Desirable
- Ability to operate unsupervised
Commitment to on-going professional development
Essential
- 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; having self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
- Specialty exams
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.
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Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Date posted
18 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£52,530 to £82,400 a year (per annum)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
416-SAS018B
Job locations
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
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