About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Speciality oral surgeon to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
Following a period of time where the oral surgery service was paused, we are delighted to be able not to reopen the service for both adult and paediatric patients.
We are seeking to recruit a team directly employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This post has been created to support the reopening of oral surgery at Stockport Foundation Trust, following a pause in the service.
The service is now ready to reopen and will be located in our new outpatient building with a dedicated team of dental nurses.
The appointed candidate is expected to be fully competent to deal with a spectrum of oral surgery patients, there is no on call for this service at the current time.
The appointment to this post has two main aims:
o To join a new team that provides consultant led patient-centred management of Oral Surgical conditions.
o To be a part of developing the service to deliver maximum impact to improve the wait times and experience of patients requiring oral surgery.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The Department
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Speciality oral surgeon to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
Following a period of time where the oral surgery service was paused, we are delighted to be able not to reopen the service for both adult and paediatric patients.
We are seeking to recruit a team directly employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The need for the post
This post has been created to support the reopening of oral surgery at Stockport Foundation Trust, following a pause in the service.
The service is now ready to reopen and will be located in our new outpatient building with a dedicated team of dental nurses.
The appointed candidate is expected to be fully competent to deal with a spectrum of oral surgery patients, there is no on call for this service at the current time.
The specific aims and responsibilities of this post.
The appointment to this post has two main aims:
To join a new team that provides consultant led patient-centred management of Oral Surgical conditions.
To be a part of developing the service to deliver maximum impact to improve the wait times and experience of patients requiring oral surgery.
Clinical
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
To provide direct care to patients in both outpatient and day case sessions and theatre sessions.
Teaching/Training (as agreed with Clinical Director)
To participate in the overall development of the team
To assist and participate with the development of staff as appropriate.
Audit (as agreed with Clinical Director)
To promote evidence-based practice.
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines.
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
Clinical Governance
To undertake all work in accordance with Stepping Hill Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
Management (as agreed with Clinical Director)
To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Teamwork
To work within the framework of team decisions.
To take a whole system to working with the wider health community
To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Batchelor of Dental Surgery or Equivalent Post Graduate Qualifications MJDF, MFDS,FDS,MDENTSURG or willingness to complete within a specified timescale Full Dental registration with the UK General Dental Council Significant up to date knowledge in Oral Surgery
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in research Post graduate sedation qualification
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate and effectively both orally and in writing Ability to perform god professional relationships Ability to lead
Desirable
Experience of supervision of Junior staff
Experience Essential
Significant experience in oral surgery Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
Understanding managerial responsibility
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)