Job summary
The successful applicant will primarily manage the oral and cutaneous cancer patient clinics. They will be responsible for all aspects of the operative care of their patients. In addition to head and neck cancer expertise, the post holder is expected to provide a general service on call and be experienced in the management of maxillofacial trauma. The department operates a hub and spoke model and this post is primarily based at the Glan Clwyd Hospital site, however, there may be times where the post holder may be required to attend other hospital sites across the Health Boards geographical landscape.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in all aspects of the department's work, including teaching, audit, elective care and trauma care.
It is anticipated that the surgeon will spend the equivalent of at least three sessions a week in the operating theatre and two sessions a week in outpatient clinics. In addition, there will be administrative, management, clinical governance, and supporting professional activity duties. They will work closely with clinical colleagues, nursing and other allied health care professionals in order to enhance the level of patient care in the Health Board. The final allocation of patient contact time, including theatre, and clinics, will be agreed upon in discussion with the Clinical Lead / Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
- Supervise and manage the work of non-consultant doctors and specialist nursing staff working within the Department.
- Take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
- Co-operating and liaising with clinical governance committees and leads, as appropriate and developing a programme of continuing personal professional education and development within available resources and in line with the workload and priorities of the service.
- Attending and contributing to the Health Board's Clinical Governance Programme, including the Health Board's Clinical Incident Reporting systems, Adverse Incident Policy, and other umbrella policies.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist register for oral and maxillofacial surgery or obtained CCT within 6 months from the date of AAC panel interview
- Comprehensive training in Head and neck cancer surgery
- Broad based general experience in Oral and maxillofacial surgery including trauma, cutaneous malignancy and salivary gland surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Head and Neck cancer surgery
- Training in SLNB for H&N melanoma and oral cancer. Or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty
- Qualification, relevant skills
- Experience in the relevant specialty
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Safe and effective verbal communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications. Departmental administration experience
- Departmental administration experience
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Additional Requirement
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual. Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Able to work 'flexibly'
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language
Essential
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist register for oral and maxillofacial surgery or obtained CCT within 6 months from the date of AAC panel interview
- Comprehensive training in Head and neck cancer surgery
- Broad based general experience in Oral and maxillofacial surgery including trauma, cutaneous malignancy and salivary gland surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Head and Neck cancer surgery
- Training in SLNB for H&N melanoma and oral cancer. Or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty
- Qualification, relevant skills
- Experience in the relevant specialty
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes
- Safe and effective verbal communication skills
- Willingness to involve patients in their management
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications. Departmental administration experience
- Departmental administration experience
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Additional Requirement
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual. Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Able to work 'flexibly'
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language
Essential
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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).
