Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share applications will be considered. This post is initially offered on a 12 month locum basis.

The post has been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service. Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.

The main duties of the post will include:

The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will be support a sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development of a sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.

This post will include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology

Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields General Hospital, Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary

Urgent and emergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. On call duties are shared with Leeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at 1PA. Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also be considered.

Participation of teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and specialist registrars

Provision of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.

About The Department

The department includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community Dental Service. Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals supported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networked computer facilities.

We serve a population of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury. Our main base is in Wakefield. We have a fully equipped and modern out-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, a recovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory. We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and a minor treatment room.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service currently has 5 consultants (2 visiting), 6 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees. The Orthodontic clinical team includes 4 part-time consultants, 2 specialty registrars and 2 orthodontic therapists. The Community Dentistry Service has 1 consultant, 2 specialist dentists, 1 senior dental officers and 3 dental officers and are based over multiple sites.

The consultant body covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neck cancer surgery.

Job responsibilities

This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job share applications will be considered. This post is initially offered on a 12 month locum basis.

The post has been created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service. Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.

The main duties of the post will include:

The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. This post will be support a sub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development of a sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.

This post will include being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology

Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Pinderfields General Hospital, Dewsbury and District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary

Urgent and emergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. On call duties are shared with Leeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at 1PA. Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also be considered.

Participation of teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and specialist registrars

Provision of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.

About The Department

The department includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community Dental Service. Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals supported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networked computer facilities.

We serve a population of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury. Our main base is in Wakefield. We have a fully equipped and modern out-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, a recovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory. We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and a minor treatment room.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service currently has 5 consultants (2 visiting), 6 Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees. The Orthodontic clinical team includes 4 part-time consultants, 2 specialty registrars and 2 orthodontic therapists. The Community Dentistry Service has 1 consultant, 2 specialist dentists, 1 senior dental officers and 3 dental officers and are based over multiple sites.

The consultant body covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neck cancer surgery.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS and BDS or equivalent
• MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)
• ATLS provider status

Desirable

• MFDS or equivalent
• Higher degree
• Prizes/Papers/Presentations
• Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
• Teaching qualification / awards

GMC/GDC Registration

Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Eligible for GDC registration
• Please state full GDC number
• Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery e.g. successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment)

Management Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS and BDS or equivalent
• MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS)
• ATLS provider status

Desirable

• MFDS or equivalent
• Higher degree
• Prizes/Papers/Presentations
• Audit or Quality Improvement Projects
• Teaching qualification / awards

GMC/GDC Registration

Essential

• Please state full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Eligible for GDC registration
• Please state full GDC number
• Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery e.g. successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment)

Management Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organisational and personal management skills

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).

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF14DG

Employer's website

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