Specialty Doctor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job summary

This appointment arises from the reconfiguration of middle grade duties within the department and has been created to support a very busy surgical department which is receiving increasing numbers of patient referrals, and to help meet the NHS National Plan targets to reduce waits for both inpatients and outpatients. The post will be based at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSFT).

A full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery is practised in the department, which provides the major maxillofacial and oral surgery referral centre for a population of approximately 1.4 million. In addition to the practice of dentoalveolar surgery and maxillofacial trauma, there is a heavy commitment to surgery for the correction of facial deformity and head and neck malignancy. Microsurgical reconstruction and laser surgery are also routinely practised. There is extensive skin malignancy treated within the department.

There are close relationships with all specialties within the Royal Surrey Hospital, particularly with the Regional Radiotherapy Unit and the departments of dermatology and ENT. There is a maxillofacial lab on site, a dedicated maxillofacial operating theatre and a ward is shared with ENT. There is a well-run Day Surgery Unit and oral and maxillofacial surgery is the major user of this facility. There is a dedicated maxillofacial theatre for the treatment of local anaesthetic cases and minor maxillofacial trauma.

Main duties of the job

The Specialty Doctor will under Consultant supervision provide care and oversight to maxillofacial and skin patients. Undertake fixed outpatient and local anesthetic theatre commitments both at The Royal Surrey Hospital and at Haslemere Hospital. Work flexibly to provide DCC activities to accommodate general anaesthetic through our main theatre complex. The Trust operates an 8642 operational model for theatre uptake and utilisation. Ensuring activity does not decrease during periods of annual leave

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

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

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