Job summary
The OMFS service is looking to recruit a forward thinking and dynamic Locum consultant Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon based at The London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust with a specialist interest in Head & Neck surgery, to join the existing consultant colleagues.
We have a philosophy of team working across the network, seeking to provide a first class service in a caring and patient orientated environment. Broad based training in all aspects of OMFS is essential. This person will work as a member of the consultant team supporting services across the network and participating in an on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the network changes adopted to support the development of the service as a Regional Oral & Maxillofacial Unit of national excellence. You will be expected to deliver clinical, educational, managerial Services of the highest professional standard atConsultant level to the department.The successful candidate will work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices with a specialised interest in Head and Neck surgery.
OMFS is encompassed in the Head and Neck Division together with Orthodontics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Audiology, Community Dentistry and Intermediate Minor Oral Surgery.
The clinical team is made up of 10 Consultants who specialise in head and neck cancer, major trauma, skin cancer, orthognathic and TMJ surgery. We have a team of Associate Specialists, Speciality Grade Doctors, Middle Grades and Junior Doctors who support our periphery sites as well as the 1st and 2nd on-call rota.
About us
The London North West Regional Maxillofacial Unit opened its doors at Northwick Park Hospital in May 2006. This is a Specialist Regional In-Patient Service with dedicated nursing and Critical Care support. In addition there is a prosthodontic and regional orthodontic service.
There is a state of the art maxillofacial and orthodontic laboratory, administrative wing and offices for Oral & Maxillofacial consultants, secretaries and junior doctors.
Outpatients facilities are of the latest designs and have PACs associated oral and facial imaging equipment including X-ray and ultrasound imaging and facilities for nasendoscopy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this post please refer to the Job Description attached or contact the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this post please refer to the Job Description attached or contact the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and a Dental Qualification eligible for registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
- n the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification eg MD PhD
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to train Speciality Trainees and junior doctors
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of dedicated time to trauma and skin cancer surgery
- ATLS qualified/tutor
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and a Dental Qualification eligible for registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
- n the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification eg MD PhD
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to train Speciality Trainees and junior doctors
Training
Essential
- Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion
- Current holders of an NHS or honorary NHS consultant contract in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of dedicated time to trauma and skin cancer surgery
- ATLS qualified/tutor
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).
