Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track
record of success.
Up to 7 sessions per week, part time Specialty Doctor(s) are required to join our
friendly and enthusiastic team supporting the delivery of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Applicants
should have previous experience in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and
dento-alveolar surgery.
The role will encompass new and review outpatient
consultation clinics, oral surgery and soft tissue biopsies under LA as well as
Day Case General Anaesthesia.
The successful applicant will be joining a well-established,
high quality Oral Surgery service with an opportunity to further their career
development.
Interested applicants can contact Mr C J Edge or Mrs
Jennifer Korsen for any further information
Tel 01325 743207 or jennifer.korsen@nhs.net or colin.edge@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Out-patients a service is provided for new patients
referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service and for review
patients.
Treatment
under local anaesthetic, surgery under general anaesthetic and management of
internal referrals from other departments including the Emergency Department
and ENT.
Participation
in medical audit, continuing professional development, administration of the
department and teaching are all expected
There will be opportunities to rotate working
days to give more exposure to wider range of procedures and clinics
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be
based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Applicants applying for the post should be fully registered with the
General Dental Council. Candidates will be expected to have sufficient previous
experience in dento-alveolar surgery.
To provide a full range of oral surgery services working
within the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Darlington Memorial
Hospital (DMH).
Whilst the successful candidate will spend most of their
programmed activities at Darlington Memorial Hospital it is expected that the
role may involve programmed activities at other hospitals within the Trust and
currently our OMFS audit meetings are conducted at our neighbouring unit in The
James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough. Clinical governance and audit is
also undertaken on the DMH site with our ENT colleagues, with whom we have a
close working relationship.
The Team consists of one consultant who provides
maxillofacial and oral surgery services at Darlington Memorial Hospital Mr C
J Edge, with the support of an Associate Specialist, Mrs. J Korsen and specialty
doctors
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be
based at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
Applicants applying for the post should be fully registered with the
General Dental Council. Candidates will be expected to have sufficient previous
experience in dento-alveolar surgery.
To provide a full range of oral surgery services working
within the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Darlington Memorial
Hospital (DMH).
Whilst the successful candidate will spend most of their
programmed activities at Darlington Memorial Hospital it is expected that the
role may involve programmed activities at other hospitals within the Trust and
currently our OMFS audit meetings are conducted at our neighbouring unit in The
James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough. Clinical governance and audit is
also undertaken on the DMH site with our ENT colleagues, with whom we have a
close working relationship.
The Team consists of one consultant who provides
maxillofacial and oral surgery services at Darlington Memorial Hospital Mr C
J Edge, with the support of an Associate Specialist, Mrs. J Korsen and specialty
doctors
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage clinical work and priorities
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Good communication skills and experience of team working
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical audit lead
Statutory registration
Essential
- Full registration with GDC (or registrable as such)
Desirable
- On GDC specialist list in Oral Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent primary dental qualification
- FDS / MFDS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic excellence eg prizes, honours, merits.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification (or part time equivalent) and relevant experience in Oral Surgery
- Delivery of routine oral surgery operating
- Delivery of routine oral surgery
- assessment/clinics, including trauma/emergency, without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Research/publications
- Experience of teaching/training of under graduate or postgraduate students.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage clinical work and priorities
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Good communication skills and experience of team working
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical audit lead
Statutory registration
Essential
- Full registration with GDC (or registrable as such)
Desirable
- On GDC specialist list in Oral Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent primary dental qualification
- FDS / MFDS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic excellence eg prizes, honours, merits.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-qualification (or part time equivalent) and relevant experience in Oral Surgery
- Delivery of routine oral surgery operating
- Delivery of routine oral surgery
- assessment/clinics, including trauma/emergency, without direct supervision
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Research/publications
- Experience of teaching/training of under graduate or postgraduate students.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
