Job summary
The Surgery & Critical Care division is seeking to recruit a Specialist Grade Doctor with a broad training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who can complement, support and build on the existing interests within the department.
You will assess and treat patients in outpatients (Bevan Ward) and theatres at PAH. They will include both general OMFS patients and those who require skin cancer management. The post will also involve management of trauma and emergency patients at PAH.
In addition, you will support the trust in terms of its contractual obligations to its commissioners and in achieving the trust targets. You will be bound by the conditions in your contract and also the GMC's expectations as set out in "Good Medical Practice."
Lastly, you will have the opportunity to to develop your role to encompass managerial, educational or other extended roles dependant on your specific interests.
- Consultant and Clinical Lead - Michael Millwaters
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- Consultant - Jeremy Antscherl
- Consultant - Catherine Lau
- SAS - Manisha Patel
- SAS - Kerry Flack
- SAS -Laura Mallon
- FY2 - ST2 (CT1) - x4
Main duties of the job
The sustained increase in demand for both general and specialist services has led to expansion of the department.
The appointee will support the Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants caring for a local population of up to 500,000. Acute admissions/emergencies and elective work are managed at PAHT.
The department plans to strengthen its current skin service provision. The successful candidate will be expected to become involved and assist in further expansion of the department.
The Department currently covers all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) and has developed sub-specialisation within Skin malignancy and Head and Neck Oncology.
There is a busy trauma and elective workload in all areas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and we have a comprehensive surgery programme.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients. The main role of the right candidate would be to independently run oral & maxillofacial surgery consultation clinics and minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic and to attend and support some OMFS Consultant sessions.
We have a dedicated Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department where the majority of activities will be carried out. Support will be provided by a mix of dental and general nursing staff in addition to the departmental DCTs and F2.
The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the departments clinical meetings, audits and clinical governance.
The post-holder will be expected to work with colleagues and our management team to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice.
There will be opportunities and encouragement will be offered to support the successful applicant to develop areas of interest in clinical and non-clinical areas including post-graduate education.
The post-holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services, and primary care.
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Be an active member of the audit programme.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
Job Overview
The post is part-time, 4 PAs per week with no on call commitments.
Timetable
The timetable will be in line with the Specialist 2021 contract. It is envisaged that the programme will be divided into the following activities (PAs).
1 Out-patient clinic.
1 SPA (CPD/Audit)
2 Theatre sessions/Dental minor operations session
The successful applicant will participate in the regular in-house educational programme and attend the audit meetings at.
Principal Accountabilities
The post holder will:
- Contribute to the care of both out-patients and in-patients.
- Liaise with emergency/on-call cover to ensure emergency patients receive treatment in hours.
- Assist in the compilation and organisation of audit sessions.
- Deputise during the daytime for absent colleagues within the agreed rota.
- Work with management to develop and improve services.
- Assist with duties outside those normally rostered but which are judged to be essential for patient care under exceptional circumstances.
- Flexibility in working pattern is desirable and expected.
- Support and teach colleagues on a day-to-day basis, for example, during handovers, ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
- Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance policy, including clinical risk management, data collection and regular departmental audit projects.
- Participate in appraisal and assessment of junior medical colleagues.
- The post holder will be involved in the organisation of junior medical staff duties and supervision of their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients. The main role of the right candidate would be to independently run oral & maxillofacial surgery consultation clinics and minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic and to attend and support some OMFS Consultant sessions.
We have a dedicated Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department where the majority of activities will be carried out. Support will be provided by a mix of dental and general nursing staff in addition to the departmental DCTs and F2.
The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the departments clinical meetings, audits and clinical governance.
The post-holder will be expected to work with colleagues and our management team to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice.
There will be opportunities and encouragement will be offered to support the successful applicant to develop areas of interest in clinical and non-clinical areas including post-graduate education.
The post-holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services, and primary care.
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Be an active member of the audit programme.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
Job Overview
The post is part-time, 4 PAs per week with no on call commitments.
Timetable
The timetable will be in line with the Specialist 2021 contract. It is envisaged that the programme will be divided into the following activities (PAs).
1 Out-patient clinic.
1 SPA (CPD/Audit)
2 Theatre sessions/Dental minor operations session
The successful applicant will participate in the regular in-house educational programme and attend the audit meetings at.
Principal Accountabilities
The post holder will:
- Contribute to the care of both out-patients and in-patients.
- Liaise with emergency/on-call cover to ensure emergency patients receive treatment in hours.
- Assist in the compilation and organisation of audit sessions.
- Deputise during the daytime for absent colleagues within the agreed rota.
- Work with management to develop and improve services.
- Assist with duties outside those normally rostered but which are judged to be essential for patient care under exceptional circumstances.
- Flexibility in working pattern is desirable and expected.
- Support and teach colleagues on a day-to-day basis, for example, during handovers, ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
- Comply with the Trusts Clinical Governance policy, including clinical risk management, data collection and regular departmental audit projects.
- Participate in appraisal and assessment of junior medical colleagues.
- The post holder will be involved in the organisation of junior medical staff duties and supervision of their work.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
- Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
- Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Education and qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
- BDS or equivalent
- MFDS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough, broad training and experience in OMFS
- Comprehensive knowledge of OMFS and ability to offer expert clinic opinions on range of OMFS conditions
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience in Surgical Dermatology
- Able to demonstrate a board understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff
- Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
- Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
- Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Education and qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
- BDS or equivalent
- MFDS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough, broad training and experience in OMFS
- Comprehensive knowledge of OMFS and ability to offer expert clinic opinions on range of OMFS conditions
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Experience in Surgical Dermatology
- Able to demonstrate a board understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff
- Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and waiting lists
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local or regional level
- Able and willing to work with consultant colleagues in equitable sharing of clinical, non-clinical and on-call duties
- Competent in all relevant IT packages, including Microsoft and patient administration systems
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
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).
