Job summary
A vacancy has arisen in the Health Board for a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil. The successful candidate would complement a department of 6 Dental Core Trainees, 1 Specialty Trainee, 6 Associate Specialists/Specialty Doctors and 8 consultants. The department provides Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Restorative Dentistry & Orthodontic Dentistry for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg & Powys catchment area.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals within the UHB, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with consultant colleagues will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational policy and strategic plan (as amended from time to time) of the UHB.
The post holder will be required to participate in the UHB's risk management process and in Clinical Audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the UHB. The post holder will be positively encouraged to participate in research and development in line with UHB and NHS priorities.
The post holder will be expected to formulate a personal development plan in conjunction with the Clinical Director to identify training and development needs.
The post holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the directorate business planning process through active participation in the clinical directorate structure.
Travelling as necessary between hospitals/ clinics will be required to undertaking such duties.
Requirement for continuing professional development.
A study leave allowance of 30 days over a 3-year period is supported at the relevant rate.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Education/Qualifiactions/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of date of CCT.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 3 months of completion
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are eligible to be shortlisted
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 year training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
- Experience of postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching.
- Training in teaching.
- Current ATLS provider certificate
Desirable
- ATLS instructor status
- BSc MSc MDMS MDS PhD
- Presentational skills
- Completion of a basic Management course
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit. The ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols
- Research relevant to the specialty Publications in refereed journals.
Skills
Essential
- Management of clinical services.
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical and non-clinical risk management process and the Clinical Governance agenda for the NHS proposed in the future.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills. Knowledge and understanding of the Local Health Group/Provider split
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts. Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal). Proven problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work under pressure. Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifiactions/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Must be on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of date of CCT.
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent.
- Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent
- Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 3 months of completion
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery are eligible to be shortlisted
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 year training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
- Experience of postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching.
- Training in teaching.
- Current ATLS provider certificate
Desirable
- ATLS instructor status
- BSc MSc MDMS MDS PhD
- Presentational skills
- Completion of a basic Management course
Experience
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit. The ability to produce and implement guidelines / protocols
- Research relevant to the specialty Publications in refereed journals.
Skills
Essential
- Management of clinical services.
- Understanding of management priorities within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical and non-clinical risk management process and the Clinical Governance agenda for the NHS proposed in the future.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management and leadership skills. Knowledge and understanding of the Local Health Group/Provider split
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts. Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal). Proven problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work under pressure. Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer.
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
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).
