Job summary
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Locum
Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in head
and neck oncology
Closing
Date: 5/2/2024
The
post is an appointment for a Locum Head and Neck Oncology consultant for 6
months with the objectives:
The
OMFS department based at the Leeds Dental Institute houses the OMFS department
with consulting rooms, dental surgeries for the provision of general clinics
and of minor OMFS procedures. Oncology clinics are taking place at the Leeds
Dental Institute and the St Jamess Institute of Oncology. In patient operating
is undertaken at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to contact:
Mr
Christopher Mannion, Lead Clinician, (Christopher.Mannion@nhs.net) or Sam Hardaker, General Manager
(Sam.Hardaker@nhs.net)
Tracy
Downing, Service Manager , LDI (tracy.downing@nhs.net) Tel: 0113 34 32172
INTERVIEWS:
TBA
If
you wish to discuss this, or have any queries please contact t
tracy.downing@nhs.net Tel: 0113 34 32172
Please
note that only electronic applications can be accepted for this post.
Main duties of the job
This
appointment is for a surgeon with a subspecialty Interest in Head and Neck
Oncology and Reconstruction. The appointee is expected to work closely within
the current team of Maxillofacial Surgeons in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust and closely with the established clinical team working in the
subspecialty of head and neck oncology. The applicant would be expected to
complement and build on existing team working in the management of Head and
Neck Oncology patients within the Head and Neck MDT. The postholder will have
access to designated all day operating lists with the provision for support and
two team operating for free flap cases.
The completion of a Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship is not essential
but will be an advantage. The postholder
will be expected to provide the full remit of Maxillofacial oncology including
microvascular reconstructive procedures.
In
addition to supporting the Head and Neck MDT the appointee, will be expected to
provide a general elective and emergency Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
service, to the population of Leeds. The appointee will be expected to provide
microvascular on-call (1:5) and general on-call (1:13).
The
successful applicant should possess FRCS (OMFS) (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register at the time of interview. In accordance with the consultant
appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the
Specialist Register.
About us
Leeds
Dental Institute (LDI)
The
Dental Institute, established on 1 April 1992, integrated the Dental Hospital
at Leeds and the University of Leeds, School of Dentistry.
The
Dental Hospital is situated on the ground floor of the Worsley Medical and
Dental building which also accommodates the Dental School, the Medical School
and the University of Leeds Health Sciences Library. It is situated on the southern side of the
University campus half a mile from the city centre. Since 2003, the LDI has
been undertaking a period of rapid expansion and transformation. Outreach
teaching clinics have been established in Bradford, Leeds and Hull. An ambitious refurbishment of the main LDI
clinical areas was completed in 2012.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.1 The post is an appointment for a Locum
Head and Neck Oncology consultant for 6 months with the objectives:
1. To carry out maxillofacial clinical
services with an emphasis on the management of Head and Neck cancer
2. To contribute to the role of Leeds as a
training centre for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
3. To improve the efficiency and
productivity of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgical services
4. To help further develop Leeds as a
centre of excellence for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
5. To provide support and clinical
expertise to the teams based in referring centres
6. To contribute and improve the quality
of Undergraduate and Postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
7. To improve the quality of care and
increase the scope for innovation
8. To facilitate and develop research
interests in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
9. To participate in a consultant rota to
provide acute in-hour and out-of-hours Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a
particular focus on Head and Neck Cancer
Service
Delivery
General
The
Trust expects consultants to deliver clinical service as agreed with
commissioners and other stakeholders.
This will include:
meeting the objectives of the post
(see above)
continuously improving the quality
and efficiency of personal and team practice
working with other staff and teams to
ensure that the various criteria for service delivery are met, such as
o achieving the best clinical outcomes
within the resources available
o waiting times
o infection control standards
Consultants
in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician working in
conjunction with a Business Manager.
This specialty team is then managed alongside a number of other
specialties in a Clinical Service (or Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical
Director as the responsible person and supported by a full time General Manager
and a full time Head of Nursing.
The
Clinical Director and their team report operationally to the Chief Operating
Officer (COO). The Clinical Director will work closely with the Chief Operating
Officers team which includes the Medical Director for Operations, Nurse
Director for Operations, Director of Operations, Assistant Directors of
Operations (ADOs) and a Performance Team, with each ADO aligned to specific
CSUs.
Professionally,
consultants report to Dr Magnus Harrison, Chief Medical Officer.
Service
specific
The
role of Locum consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will be expected to
provide clinical management and leadership of a multidisciplinary team across
two organisations with shared patient pathways.
There
is a weekly regional Head and Neck Oncology MDT, with presence from LTHT and
MYHT. The approach for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is multidisciplinary with
support from a number of other services involved in the oncology pathway.
The
post-holder will provide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery surgical services in
both the theatre, Outpatient and ward settings at LTHT. The post-holder will
have a case mix of Oral Oncology and general Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
There will be a requirement to contribute to departments on-call rota, teaching
and education programme and quality improvement projects. Surgical working
requires good team working. The role of each Consultant is intended to be as an
equal senior to other Consultants in the Department and in the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
2.1 The post is an appointment for a Locum
Head and Neck Oncology consultant for 6 months with the objectives:
1. To carry out maxillofacial clinical
services with an emphasis on the management of Head and Neck cancer
2. To contribute to the role of Leeds as a
training centre for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
3. To improve the efficiency and
productivity of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgical services
4. To help further develop Leeds as a
centre of excellence for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
5. To provide support and clinical
expertise to the teams based in referring centres
6. To contribute and improve the quality
of Undergraduate and Postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
7. To improve the quality of care and
increase the scope for innovation
8. To facilitate and develop research
interests in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
9. To participate in a consultant rota to
provide acute in-hour and out-of-hours Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a
particular focus on Head and Neck Cancer
Service
Delivery
General
The
Trust expects consultants to deliver clinical service as agreed with
commissioners and other stakeholders.
This will include:
meeting the objectives of the post
(see above)
continuously improving the quality
and efficiency of personal and team practice
working with other staff and teams to
ensure that the various criteria for service delivery are met, such as
o achieving the best clinical outcomes
within the resources available
o waiting times
o infection control standards
Consultants
in LTHT are line managed by their specialty Lead Clinician working in
conjunction with a Business Manager.
This specialty team is then managed alongside a number of other
specialties in a Clinical Service (or Support) Unit (CSU) led by a Clinical
Director as the responsible person and supported by a full time General Manager
and a full time Head of Nursing.
The
Clinical Director and their team report operationally to the Chief Operating
Officer (COO). The Clinical Director will work closely with the Chief Operating
Officers team which includes the Medical Director for Operations, Nurse
Director for Operations, Director of Operations, Assistant Directors of
Operations (ADOs) and a Performance Team, with each ADO aligned to specific
CSUs.
Professionally,
consultants report to Dr Magnus Harrison, Chief Medical Officer.
Service
specific
The
role of Locum consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will be expected to
provide clinical management and leadership of a multidisciplinary team across
two organisations with shared patient pathways.
There
is a weekly regional Head and Neck Oncology MDT, with presence from LTHT and
MYHT. The approach for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is multidisciplinary with
support from a number of other services involved in the oncology pathway.
The
post-holder will provide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery surgical services in
both the theatre, Outpatient and ward settings at LTHT. The post-holder will
have a case mix of Oral Oncology and general Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
There will be a requirement to contribute to departments on-call rota, teaching
and education programme and quality improvement projects. Surgical working
requires good team working. The role of each Consultant is intended to be as an
equal senior to other Consultants in the Department and in the Trust
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see person spec)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB BDS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCS ( OMFS) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- MFDSRCS
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme and hold a CCT or CESR (CP) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or have a proposed CCT or CESR (CP) date within 6 months of the interview date
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher expertise training in the Management of Head & Neck Oncology including free flap reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- ATLS Instructor
- ACLS certification
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (see person spec)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB BDS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCS ( OMFS) or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- MFDSRCS
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme and hold a CCT or CESR (CP) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or have a proposed CCT or CESR (CP) date within 6 months of the interview date
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher expertise training in the Management of Head & Neck Oncology including free flap reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- ATLS Instructor
- ACLS certification
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).
