Job summary
Trust Doctor (Core Trainee Level), fixed term
contract (LAS), in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department has a
vacancy of a Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) post, to start 3 September
2025, for a period of one year. The successful applicant will gain experience
in the management of head and neck oncology, maxillofacial trauma, cutaneous
malignancy, salivary gland surgery, sialoendoscopy, orthognathic surgery and
implant surgery. In addition there is a high volume of minor oral surgery, with
regular opportunities to increase their surgical experience
Please note; There are 4 posts available with one post fixed term for 6 months to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and
Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior
Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call
commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota.
The OMFS department has a weekly teaching
programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings.
Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical
skills department.
Modern on-site accommodation may be available if
required.
Informal enquiries and
visits are welcomed once shortlisted.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and
be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the
latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would
you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved
for staff engagement overall.
But dont
just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations
for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our
people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of
the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to
improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and
Together. If you are passionate about
making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical
treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in-patient and day
surgery operating, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery, and out-patient clinics at
Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist
OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham,
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General
Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within
the department are head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery,
including the management of salivary gland calculi using sialendoscopy,
orthognathic surgery, the surgical management of skin cancers of the head and
neck, and implant surgery. In addition, the department treats a large volume of
maxillofacial trauma, and the consultants in the department are experienced in
the use of up-to-date techniques such as orbital reconstruction using
custom-made orbital implants, and the management of fractures of the mandibular
condyle with endoscopically assisted fixation. Approximately 350 emergency
cases are operated on in the department each year.
The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation
Trust for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and
Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior
Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call
commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota.
The OMFS department has a weekly teaching
programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings.
Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical
skills department.
The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
services for Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop is delivered from the OMFS
departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital,
Doncaster. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at
Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, out-patient Minor Oral
Surgery operating, and out-patient clinics are delivered on both sites.
The Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) will spend
the majority of their time at Rotherham General Hospital, but will also rotate
to Mexborough Montagu Hospital, where they will attend out-patient clinics and
day surgery theatres, according to a rolling timetable.
1:8/1:10 on call covering nights and weekends.
The DCT on call will take referrals from A&E and other trusts while
managing inpatients admitted under the care of OMFS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical
treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in-patient and day
surgery operating, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery, and out-patient clinics at
Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist
OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham,
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General
Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within
the department are head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery,
including the management of salivary gland calculi using sialendoscopy,
orthognathic surgery, the surgical management of skin cancers of the head and
neck, and implant surgery. In addition, the department treats a large volume of
maxillofacial trauma, and the consultants in the department are experienced in
the use of up-to-date techniques such as orbital reconstruction using
custom-made orbital implants, and the management of fractures of the mandibular
condyle with endoscopically assisted fixation. Approximately 350 emergency
cases are operated on in the department each year.
The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation
Trust for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and
Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior
Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call
commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota.
The OMFS department has a weekly teaching
programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings.
Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical
skills department.
The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
services for Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop is delivered from the OMFS
departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital,
Doncaster. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at
Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, out-patient Minor Oral
Surgery operating, and out-patient clinics are delivered on both sites.
The Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) will spend
the majority of their time at Rotherham General Hospital, but will also rotate
to Mexborough Montagu Hospital, where they will attend out-patient clinics and
day surgery theatres, according to a rolling timetable.
1:8/1:10 on call covering nights and weekends.
The DCT on call will take referrals from A&E and other trusts while
managing inpatients admitted under the care of OMFS.
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- History taking and examinations skills
- Appropriate knowledge of basic science and ability to apply it to clinical care
- Good record keeping
- Basic life support skills
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish professional relationships with patients
- Punctuality
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work in a team
- Motivation
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Commitment to learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC or GDC
- Please confirm GMC / GDC number
- MBBS Medical Degree
- BDS or equivalent Dental qualification, or MBChB or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Completion of Dental Foundation Training / Medical Foundation training
Research and Audit
Essential
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
- Understand principles
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- History taking and examinations skills
- Appropriate knowledge of basic science and ability to apply it to clinical care
- Good record keeping
- Basic life support skills
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish professional relationships with patients
- Punctuality
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work in a team
- Motivation
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Commitment to learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC or GDC
- Please confirm GMC / GDC number
- MBBS Medical Degree
- BDS or equivalent Dental qualification, or MBChB or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Completion of Dental Foundation Training / Medical Foundation training
Research and Audit
Essential
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
- Understand principles
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).
