Job summary
This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust.
Specialty Doctor (SAS) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Registrar- level)
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) team at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
This is a registrar-level post, suitable for clinicians with experience equivalent to ST3+, offering an appropriate level of independence along side strong consultant support and broad exposure across the OMFS specialty. The role is ideal for doctors looking to consolidate registrar level experience within a supportive teaching department, including those developing a professional portfolio or working towards CESR.
The post is available to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, based primarily at Leicester Royal Infirmary, with some outpatient activity in peripheral clinics across Leicestershire.
- Clinical duties include:Participation in outpatient clinics. Independently assessing and managing new and follow-up patients, with consultant support available as required.
- Independent operating under local anesthetic for dento-alveolar and minor oral surgery
- General anesthetic operating with supervising consultant support, appropriate to registrar level
- Participation in the middle-grade (2nd on-call) rota, with non-resident consultant cover and clear escalation pathways
- Assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma and emergencies
- Involvement in inpatient ward care and multidisciplinary team working
The job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate to balance service delivery with training and professional development.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centre.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical scope and supervision
This is a registrar-level Specialty Doctor (SAS) post with a clearly defined level of independence, matched to experience. Independent practice is supported for local anaesthetic procedures, with supervised general anaesthetic operating and readily available consultant support.
Teaching, audit and professional development
The department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and the post holder will be encouraged to contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and portfolio development aligned to CESR where appropriate.
Contract details
Full time post
12 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension.
Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary with some peripheral clinic activity
Essential requirements
Full GDC registration
Appropriate postgraduate experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Experience consistent with registrar-level (ST3+) practice
About the department
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary is a large,well established unit providing comprehensive OMFS services to a population of approximately one million. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial deformity, salivary gland disease, Maxillofacial trauma, oral and craniofacial implants.
The department has a strong educational ethos, with regular teaching, and a supportive consultant body experienced in supervising registrar level and SAS doctors. There is a clear emphasis on safe, structured progression of clinical responsibility, making the department well suited to doctors consolidating registrar level experience or developing a CESR-aligned portfolio.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical scope and supervision
This is a registrar-level Specialty Doctor (SAS) post with a clearly defined level of independence, matched to experience. Independent practice is supported for local anaesthetic procedures, with supervised general anaesthetic operating and readily available consultant support.
Teaching, audit and professional development
The department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and the post holder will be encouraged to contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and portfolio development aligned to CESR where appropriate.
Contract details
Full time post
12 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension.
Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary with some peripheral clinic activity
Essential requirements
Full GDC registration
Appropriate postgraduate experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Experience consistent with registrar-level (ST3+) practice
About the department
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary is a large,well established unit providing comprehensive OMFS services to a population of approximately one million. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial deformity, salivary gland disease, Maxillofacial trauma, oral and craniofacial implants.
The department has a strong educational ethos, with regular teaching, and a supportive consultant body experienced in supervising registrar level and SAS doctors. There is a clear emphasis on safe, structured progression of clinical responsibility, making the department well suited to doctors consolidating registrar level experience or developing a CESR-aligned portfolio.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- MJDF, MFDS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other diplomas
- Presentations, Publications
Experience
Essential
- 3 year's experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent experience in recognised posts
- MFDS or equivalent
Dental Competence
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of research techniques
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibilty
Desirable
- Ability to cope with stress
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clarity of communication and organisation
- Good Spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Information Technology
Skills
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery
- Ability to make good medical notes
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Commitment to prospective post
- Commitment to learning
- Punctual
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time initiative
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- MJDF, MFDS
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other diplomas
- Presentations, Publications
Experience
Essential
- 3 year's experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent experience in recognised posts
- MFDS or equivalent
Dental Competence
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Understanding of audit principles
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Understanding of research techniques
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibilty
Desirable
- Ability to cope with stress
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clarity of communication and organisation
- Good Spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Information Technology
Skills
Essential
- Competent in dento-alveolar surgery
- Ability to make good medical notes
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of conducting operative procedures which may be demanding of a number of hours of close attention
- Manual dexterity
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Commitment to prospective post
- Commitment to learning
- Punctual
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time initiative
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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).
