Job summary
Trust Doctor equivalent (DCT1/2) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics
Applications are invited from individuals currently holding a UK General Dental Council license to practise for a position in our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics Surgery department
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. A population of approximately 500,000 is covered by the service leading to a varied and busy department workload. The specialty works closely with the adjacent departments of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology and Ophthalmology and shares the department with an active Orthodontic Unit.
Main duties of the job
Specific Duties
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery cases.
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- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME/CPD).
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- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.
- Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities (where applicable).
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BDS
- Full GDC Registration
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of giving presentations.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Essential
Essential
- Flexible in approach and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Able to operate as a change agent and ability to work collaboratively with peers, MDT.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BDS
- Full GDC Registration
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of giving presentations.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Essential
Essential
- Flexible in approach and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Able to operate as a change agent and ability to work collaboratively with peers, MDT.
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).
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