Job summary
Locum Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon -Whole Time, Part Time or Job Share - 10 Programmed Activities (an additional programme activity may be offered).
We are delighted to invite candidates to apply to work with us in this dynamic and expanding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in a beautiful area of Yorkshire. The post is based at York Hospital.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking Maxillofacial surgeon to this post, who will work well within the team to continue to develop a number of leading regional services.
Candidates will contribute to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on-call rota.
The department and Trust both offer a welcoming and dynamic working environment, with opportunities to participate in teaching medical students from the Hull York Medical School (HYMS). Research opportunities are encouraged.
Candidates must have full GMC Registration and sufficient experience in the specialty to work independently in clinic and theatre while a familiarity with issues of service organisation and development would be particularly advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the current team of six consultants & will be part of a 1 in 6 on-call rota. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to fully integrate into the current team & actively support & further enhance the department.
The department provides a full Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service (with the exception cleft lip & palate surgery & Craniofacial Surgery) to York & the whole of North Yorkshire (a population of around 850 000).
Maxillofacial Surgeons currently work at York, Scarborough, Bridlington, Selby & Harrogate, with out-patient & day case surgery at the peripheral sites. In-patient activity is at the York site where there is a well-established, dedicated Head & Neck Ward. The department is well supported by Radiology, Pharmacy and Pathology and has close links with Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, ENT, Dermatology & Ophthalmology.
There is a well-established, IOG compliant, weekly Head &Neck MDT based at the York site. The Maxillofacial Surgery Team provides a full ablative & reconstructive service as part of the Head and Neck MDT & works closely with YTHFT Occulo-plastic surgeons & Restorative Dentistry consultants.
The Head & Neck Directorate consists of Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry & Audiology & has its own dedicated Outpatient setting at York and OP reception team There is a very supportive managerial team & good administrative & secretarial support.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £1,000.
More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds a medical qualification
- Registerable qualification with GDC
- Registered and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR
- An appropriate higher qualification
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology
Clinical Practice / Competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Oral and Maxillofacial
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects and presenting their findings
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Holds a medical qualification
- Registerable qualification with GDC
- Registered and holds a licence to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR
- An appropriate higher qualification
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology
Clinical Practice / Competence
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Oral and Maxillofacial
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects and presenting their findings
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).
