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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor Oral Surgery

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, medium sized Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontic department. The department provides all aspects of Oral Surgery including trauma and emergencies (8.30am - 5.00pm) between Mondays to Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays). There are no evening or weekend on-call commitments.

We pride ourselves on being able to provide excellent support from colleagues in associated specialties. The successful candidate will be expected to perform outpatient clinics as well as LA operating lists independently. They will also be expected to assist in a GA theatre setting with a view to an independent GA list if on the specialist register. The post would be suitable for experienced Specialist Oral Surgeons or experienced Specialty Doctors.

Main duties of the job

We offer treatment under LA, GA and anaesthetist led sedation if necessary. The candidate will cover clinics (08:30 - 17:00) and operating theatres (08:00 - 18:00) as well as ward cover if required. The post-holder will be encouraged to be involved in all departmental activities including postgraduate supervision (depending on experience), teaching and training sessions and the further development of appropriate departmental audits and outcome measures.

Associated Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical duties within the Oral Surgery Department involve the outpatient and daycase surgery of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. These duties involve all aspects of outpatient oral surgery including consultation clinics and demand driven sessions. The timetable includes commitments to surgical activity utilising local anaesthesia and general anaesthetic techniques.

It is expected that the post holder will give advice and assistance to members of the junior dental staff in training within the Department as the need arises and to participate in the clinical teaching of junior staff (depending on experience). Departmental administration and routine correspondence with referring dental and medical practitioners are required, for which secretarial support is available. Full participation in hospital/departmental Quality Assurance, Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes is a requirement of the post.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients. The hospital has a reputation as a friendly, welcoming place to work.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

The Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting a population of 1.6 million. The Trust does not operate outside of the United Kingdom.

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC142-23

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential:

BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council.

Full registration with GDC/GMC.

Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated by one of the following: Undergraduate dental training undertaken in English; or Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Desirable:

ISFE in Oral Surgery and ideally on specialist register for Oral Surgery or equivalent.

Experience

Essential:

Minimum 3 years oral surgery experience.

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement

Desirable:

Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting.

Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.

Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, awards.

Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience.

Participation and attendance on courses to develop skills on the Oral Surgery curriculum.

Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations.

Skills/knowledge

Essential:

Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC/GMC Standards).

Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention.

Demonstrates good patient care skills.

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.

Ability to prioritise clinical need.

Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.

Demonstrates good information technology skills.

Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and consent.

Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.

Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills. Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all. Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team. Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relationships with others. Demonstrates flexibility, decisiveness, and resilience. Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help. Takes responsibility for own actions. Demonstrates honesty and reliability.

Other Job Requirements

Essential:

Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential:

BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Council.

Full registration with GDC/GMC.

Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated by one of the following: Undergraduate dental training undertaken in English; or Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Desirable:

ISFE in Oral Surgery and ideally on specialist register for Oral Surgery or equivalent.

Experience

Essential:

Minimum 3 years oral surgery experience.

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit/clinical governance/quality improvement

Desirable:

Has evidence of experience in more than one dental specialty/clinical setting.

Has evidence of undertaking appropriate courses commensurate with career progression and intentions.

Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, awards.

Have validated logbook evidence of appropriate experience.

Participation and attendance on courses to develop skills on the Oral Surgery curriculum.

Membership of appropriate specialist society/associations.

Skills/knowledge

Essential:

Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC/GMC Standards).

Be physically and mentally capable of conducting procedures over several hours which demand close attention.

Demonstrates good patient care skills.

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.

Ability to prioritise clinical need.

Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.

Demonstrates good information technology skills.

Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality, and consent.

Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.

Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills. Treat others with understanding; sees patients as people. Demonstrates respect for all. Capacity to work effectively in a multi- disciplinary team. Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relationships with others. Demonstrates flexibility, decisiveness, and resilience. Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help. Takes responsibility for own actions. Demonstrates honesty and reliability.

Other Job Requirements

Essential:

Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Full GDC/GMC Registered

Desirable

  • Possession of a post graduate qualification (MJDF,MFDS, MOralSurg, ISFE)
  • On the specialist register for Oral Surgery

Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of at least 4 years in Oral Surgery/OMFS

Desirable

  • UK specialty training

Experience

Essential

  • Able to undertake independent clinic and local anaesthesia lists (with on-site supervision available).
  • Able to treatment plan and treat where appropriate all aspects of oral surgery.
  • Experience in maxillofacial surgery environment including ward and ED calls.

Desirable

  • Able to undertake independent general anaesthesia lists.

Research/audit/ publications.

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Audit.

Desirable

  • Published Audit

Professionalism

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty/ sub-speciality

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team.
  • Possess good organisational, prioritisation, leadership and teaching skills.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to work towards undertaking lists independently for outpatient clinics and surgical lists.

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of other staff.
  • Evidence of previous leadership roles
  • Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance

Health

Essential

  • Fit to fulfil all aspects of the post.
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • BDS or equivalent
  • Full GDC/GMC Registered

Desirable

  • Possession of a post graduate qualification (MJDF,MFDS, MOralSurg, ISFE)
  • On the specialist register for Oral Surgery

Training

Essential

  • Previous experience of at least 4 years in Oral Surgery/OMFS

Desirable

  • UK specialty training

Experience

Essential

  • Able to undertake independent clinic and local anaesthesia lists (with on-site supervision available).
  • Able to treatment plan and treat where appropriate all aspects of oral surgery.
  • Experience in maxillofacial surgery environment including ward and ED calls.

Desirable

  • Able to undertake independent general anaesthesia lists.

Research/audit/ publications.

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Audit.

Desirable

  • Published Audit

Professionalism

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty/ sub-speciality

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Good team player: ability to work well as a member of a team.
  • Possess good organisational, prioritisation, leadership and teaching skills.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to work towards undertaking lists independently for outpatient clinics and surgical lists.

Desirable

  • Experience of supervision of other staff.
  • Evidence of previous leadership roles
  • Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance

Health

Essential

  • Fit to fulfil all aspects of the post.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Oral Surgeon

Dr Amy Patrick

amy.patrick@nhs.net

01253955528

Details

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC142-23

Job locations

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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