Job summary
To gain competency in managing patients with complex craniofacial anomalies. The craniofacial fellow will present craniofacial patients on the ward round and have an up-to-date working knowledge of the condition of all patients. The fellow will prepare and present cases for the radiology multidisciplinary. It is the fellow's responsibility to ensure that all patients are prepared and clinical investigations obtained in preparation for theatre. They will ensure that all medical records are kept up to-date for inpatients. The fellow will coordinate care between the various multidisciplinary team members. The fellow will complete all craniofacial discharge summaries.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Involvement in the daily management of all craniofacial patients and attendance at outpatient clinics and multi-disciplinary team meetings. The fellow will coordinate and contribute to the training of junior doctors within the craniofacial team.
Attendance at all operating lists with training to develop surgical competency in craniofacial surgery.
Facilities for study and training:
The department subscribes to the major craniofacial journals, which are freely accessible. In addition the University of Oxford library services are available. There is regular unit teaching in person and training support. The fellow will have a named clinical supervisor and will formally meet to plan training and review progress through the post.
Teaching, audit and research:
The fellow is expected to participate in audit and research projects with the aim of presenting these at clinical meetings, and ultimately publishing the material. The fellow will be supported in attending one international and one national craniofacial meeting a year. The fellow will prepare morbidity and mortality presentations for the quarterly clinical governance meetings, as well as for the national audit meeting.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full detailed description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full detailed description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
- Primary medical degree
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree FRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General training in Plastic Surgery/OMFS to ST3 level or equivalent. Exposure to craniofacial surgery.
- 3 years surgical training
- Ability to make independent decisions, supported by consultant staf
Desirable
- Interest in research with relevant publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
- Knowledge of the organisation and provision of craniofacial surgical services in the UK
Behavioural Skills
Essential
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
Desirable
- Ability to use OUH Trust electronic records system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
- Primary medical degree
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree FRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- General training in Plastic Surgery/OMFS to ST3 level or equivalent. Exposure to craniofacial surgery.
- 3 years surgical training
- Ability to make independent decisions, supported by consultant staf
Desirable
- Interest in research with relevant publications
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in a large teaching hospital.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
- Knowledge of the organisation and provision of craniofacial surgical services in the UK
Behavioural Skills
Essential
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
Desirable
- Ability to use OUH Trust electronic records system
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).
