Job summary
This is a permanent Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Consultant appointment with a sub-specialty interest in head and neck oncology based in West Sussex and Hampshire, working at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The post-holder will join a well-established team within the Maxillofacial Unit at St. Richard's Hospital, providing a comprehensive Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Service. They will contribute to caring for a large cohort of Oral and Maxillofacial patients with complex multi-disciplinary needs. The post-holder will contribute to teaching junior Oral and Maxillofacial staff, nursing staff and take an active part in developing the Oral and Maxillofacial service in line with local needs.
The Maxillofacial Unit staff at St. Richard's Hospital, comprises of seven Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons who undertake the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in addition to head and neck surgical dermatology. The department also leads the Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery service at St. Richard's Hospital and major Head and Neck surgical oncology is undertaken in Portsmouth.
There is also one Specialist Doctor, four Specialty Doctors, two Specialist Registrars on the HEKSS & Wessex rotation, and six dental core trainees attached to the unit.
There are three Consultant Orthodontists and a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry.
Main duties of the job
Head and Neck Cancer Services
Initial clinics and diagnostic assessments for Head and Neck cancer are managed at St Richard's Hospital, while operations are performed jointly with a skilled and dynamic team at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Together, they provide a wide range of Head and Neck surgical procedures, including microvascular tissue transfer.
Queen Alexandra Hospital is the main site of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, delivering excellent care to approximately 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, as well as to many patients beyond the region. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art theatres and diagnostic facilities.
An average of over 1,300 cases per year are discussed at the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Meeting, including 326 new thyroid cases in 2024, with similar figures expected in 2025.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following: the post-holder will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive oral and maxillofacial service in line with the service commissioned by NHS England.
The post holder, with appropriate training and experience in the surgical management of Head and Neck oncologyincluding microvascular tissue transfer skillswill attend regular weekly Head and Neck MDT meetings and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital. They will be mentored and supported by an existing Head and Neck surgeon during the initial stages of the post.
Service developmentssuch as the introduction of sentinel node biopsywill be actively encouraged.
They will contribute to clinical teaching within the department and will be expected to supervise cases treated by Oral and Maxillofacial trainees. The job plan will be tailored to the individual appointed. There will be new patient and follow-up clinics and operating in main theatres and the day surgery unit.
On Call Commitment: The on-call commitment is 1:5, and based at St. Richards Hospital, Chichester. On rare occasions, when a patient cannot be transferred, the post-holder may have to provide emergency support out-of-hours at Worthing Hospital. The second on-call support is shared between the Trusts own Registrars and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following: the post-holder will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive oral and maxillofacial service in line with the service commissioned by NHS England.
The post holder, with appropriate training and experience in the surgical management of Head and Neck oncologyincluding microvascular tissue transfer skillswill attend regular weekly Head and Neck MDT meetings and clinics at Queen Alexandra Hospital. They will be mentored and supported by an existing Head and Neck surgeon during the initial stages of the post.
Service developmentssuch as the introduction of sentinel node biopsywill be actively encouraged.
They will contribute to clinical teaching within the department and will be expected to supervise cases treated by Oral and Maxillofacial trainees. The job plan will be tailored to the individual appointed. There will be new patient and follow-up clinics and operating in main theatres and the day surgery unit.
On Call Commitment: The on-call commitment is 1:5, and based at St. Richards Hospital, Chichester. On rare occasions, when a patient cannot be transferred, the post-holder may have to provide emergency support out-of-hours at Worthing Hospital. The second on-call support is shared between the Trusts own Registrars and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oBasic dental degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFRCS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) or appropriate specialist qualification
- ooCCT in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register in OMFS, or eligibility for entry, within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ES and CS certification
- Full GDC Registration
- Post training fellowship in Head & Neck surgical oncology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform the clinical requirements of the post, in particular experience of surgical oncology in the management of head and neck cancers.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an MDT setting for management of head and neck skin cancer
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oAble to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oBasic dental degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFRCS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) or appropriate specialist qualification
- ooCCT in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register in OMFS, or eligibility for entry, within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ES and CS certification
- Full GDC Registration
- Post training fellowship in Head & Neck surgical oncology
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform the clinical requirements of the post, in particular experience of surgical oncology in the management of head and neck cancers.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an MDT setting for management of head and neck skin cancer
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oAble to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
