Job summary
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a special interest in head and neck oncology and reconstruction. This new post is to join a team of four other head and neck oncology and reconstruction surgeons based on the Oxford Road Campus (Manchester Royal Infirmary) site. This is to be the hub of head and neck cancer services for the population of Greater Manchester of 3.5 million and will involve close working with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons on the North and South Manchester sites. The successful applicant will join a rota that is currently 1 in 10 with additional microvascular commitments. The unit covers the regional and major trauma centres for both adults and children, and, has close working relationships with multiple medical hospitals throughout Greater Manchester and the University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post with an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to develop and strengthen joint working arrangements within the 3 units in Manchester University Foundation Trust providing OMFS services to all of Greater Manchester. This post offers the opportunity to work within a major teaching hospital adjacent to one of the largest university campuses in Western Europe, in collaboration with the Medical School and Dental School of Manchester. There are good prospects for research and teaching at all levels and the development of special interests at a tertiary level. The post demands an individual who has a recognised Certificate of Completion of Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has obtained the Intercollegiate FRCS in OMFS. It is desirable that the individual has also completed a fellowship.
The appointee will have a collaborative subspecialty interest in Head and Neck Oncology and reconstructive surgery. The post will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of Head and Neck Cancers for the population of Greater Manchester through Wythenshawe Hospital. Elective operating will be undertaken at the South site and shall arise from the multi-disciplinary Head and Neck clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary with close links to the Christie Hospital, general clinics, or any other satellite facilities deemed appropriate.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We are creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We are also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you'll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you will need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you are even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you will need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you will need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- FRCS (OMFS)
- Subspecialty Interest Head and Neck (OMFS) Oncology
- Completion of basic medical training
- Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
Desirable
- Completion of a Fellowship in Head and Neck (OMFS) Oncology
- MFDS/FDS
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
- Experience of supervising ST's
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in recognised relevant journals
Desirable
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- FRCS (OMFS)
- Subspecialty Interest Head and Neck (OMFS) Oncology
- Completion of basic medical training
- Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
Desirable
- Completion of a Fellowship in Head and Neck (OMFS) Oncology
- MFDS/FDS
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
- Experience of supervising ST's
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential
- Publications in recognised relevant journals
Desirable
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Management & Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
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).
