Job summary
Specialty Doctor - 2.25 sessions per week - Fixed term 12 months
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor post in Oral Surgery to cover 1 year maternity leave. The post is for a Thursday in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Out-Patient Department to work with a team of Maxillofacial Surgeons and an Associate Specialist in Oral surgery.
We would Welcome applications from an enthusiastic team player with at least 4 years experience of minor oral surgery procedures.
Main duties of the job
THE POST:
The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients. The main role for the right candidate would be to run oral surgery consultation clinics, minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic.
JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this post is to provide a Specialty Doctor post within the Trust's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. The post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
- To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service.
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with the contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's service plans.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL DUTIES:
- To contribute alongside the consultant body to an excellent standard of care covering the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and management of patients requiring oral surgery services.
- Patient safety to be actively involved in delivering high quality patient centred care and contributing to safety and quality initiatives and improvement projects being undertaken in the trust.
- Audit and QI active participation or initiation of departmental QI and national audits are strongly encouraged. All projects are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee.
- To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
- To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
- To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines.
- To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
- The postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
- Clinical Governance Staff are accountable and responsible for maintaining their own clinical competence and acting within their competence. In addition, they must comply with requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. To contribute to patient safety and governance processes including WHO checklist audits, team brief audits and clinical lead for oral surgery service with the support of the maxillofacial consultants.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Tameside General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements.
- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
- Administration to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- Departmental Activities to contribute and support monthly governance and department meetings
- Appraisal/job planning/mandatory training - to fully comply with requirements for annual appraisal and job planning and maintain an up to date mandatory training record.
- Comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
- Teamwork To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wide health community.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Tameside General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- Management (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
- To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining withing the framework of agreed strategy of the Trust and Department.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.
Proposed Job Plan 2.25 PAs
An indicative Job Plan
AM
PM
Mon
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Tues
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Wed
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Thurs
Clinic
Clinic / LA
Fri
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(Subject to job planning process)
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL DUTIES:
- To contribute alongside the consultant body to an excellent standard of care covering the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and management of patients requiring oral surgery services.
- Patient safety to be actively involved in delivering high quality patient centred care and contributing to safety and quality initiatives and improvement projects being undertaken in the trust.
- Audit and QI active participation or initiation of departmental QI and national audits are strongly encouraged. All projects are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee.
- To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
- To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
- To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines.
- To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
- The postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
- Clinical Governance Staff are accountable and responsible for maintaining their own clinical competence and acting within their competence. In addition, they must comply with requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. To contribute to patient safety and governance processes including WHO checklist audits, team brief audits and clinical lead for oral surgery service with the support of the maxillofacial consultants.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Tameside General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements.
- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
- Administration to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
- Departmental Activities to contribute and support monthly governance and department meetings
- Appraisal/job planning/mandatory training - to fully comply with requirements for annual appraisal and job planning and maintain an up to date mandatory training record.
- Comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
- Teamwork To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wide health community.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Tameside General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- Management (as agreed with Specialty Director)
- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
- To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining withing the framework of agreed strategy of the Trust and Department.
- To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.
Proposed Job Plan 2.25 PAs
An indicative Job Plan
AM
PM
Mon
-
-
Tues
-
-
Wed
-
-
Thurs
Clinic
Clinic / LA
Fri
-
-
(Subject to job planning process)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years' experience.
- Post qualification experience of minor oral surgery
Desirable
- Experience of IV sedation accredited IV sedation training.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Experience of supervising and clinical teaching of more junior members of the oral surgery team.
- Experience of oral surgical cases without direct supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues relating to clinical anaesthesia
- Knowledge or interest in data to improve patient care and utilisation of digitalised systems.
Career Progression
Essential
- Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co- operatively with others, open and non-defensive`
- Ability to be able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
- Able to be well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- Able to show enthusiasm, drive (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Able to display honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years' experience.
- Post qualification experience of minor oral surgery
Desirable
- Experience of IV sedation accredited IV sedation training.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Excellent team working skills
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Experience of supervising and clinical teaching of more junior members of the oral surgery team.
- Experience of oral surgical cases without direct supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues relating to clinical anaesthesia
- Knowledge or interest in data to improve patient care and utilisation of digitalised systems.
Career Progression
Essential
- Progression of career consistent with personal circumstances
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in written and spoken English
- Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co- operatively with others, open and non-defensive`
- Ability to be able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
- Able to be well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- Able to show enthusiasm, drive (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Able to display honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
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).
