Job summary
This role is to provide locum consultant services to maintain and improve the capacity of the department addressing a deficit to services due to internal job plan restructuring and increased demand. The post holder will be expected to be part of the Head and Neck Oncology MDT Team.
They will also be expected to provide training and supervision for junior medical staff and allied health professionals. Clinics and Theatre sessions are provided at East Grinstead as well as spoke sites.
Changes or additions to JP commitments such as MDTs in our region may be possible or required.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be based at the Queen Victoria Hospital. It is essential that the applicant should be fully trained in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery.
The postholder will also be expected to participate in the service assisting colleagues with the maxillofacial trauma. The Consultants in the department have continued to develop subspecialist interests and make cross referrals to each other where appropriate and the postholder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in Head and Neck Oncology.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details about the role, the job plan and essential person requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details about the role, the job plan and essential person requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree at time of application
- Dental qualification registerable with the GDC
- successful completion of FRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: oCCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date oCESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of interview date oEuropean Community Rights
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex cases with experience in microvascular surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree at time of application
- Dental qualification registerable with the GDC
- successful completion of FRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Entry on the UK Specialist Register via: oCCT, or proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date oCESR, or proposed CESR date must be within six months of interview date oEuropean Community Rights
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in managing complex cases with experience in microvascular surgery
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).
