About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician to help deliver a comprehensive OMFS service across our hospital sites, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team and contribute to clinical care, teaching, training, clinical governance and service development. There will be opportunities to develop and expand specialist clinical interests in line with departmental priorities and the successful candidate's expertise and aspirations
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes the assessment and management of patients across the full range of OMFS practice, participation in elective and emergency care, outpatient and theatre activity, and contribution to the consultant on-call rota. The post holder will be expected to support the education and supervision of junior medical staff, participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, and contribute to the ongoing development of services. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop specialist clinical interests that complement the needs of the department and Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Full GMC and GDC registration On specialist register in Maxillofacial Surgery Hold CCST in Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent Hold specialty intercollegiate FRCS Or equivalent
Desirable
A post-graduate medical degree or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience / Knowledge Essential
Experience in all aspects of general Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Evidence of interest in Head and Neck Trauma and Skin malignancy management Involvement in multidisciplinary team working Experience working in busy clinical settings Experience in devising conducting and participating in audits Strong teaching skills and experience Experience of teaching at postgraduate level to medical staff Experience of training others including non-medical staff Application of current research based medicine to clinical care
Desirable
An excellent record of research
Skills and aptitudes Essential
Excellent clinical skills The authority, decision-making skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others Strong teaching skills and experience Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff Interest in and knowledge of advances in medical education and training
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions Strong oral and written communications skills in English Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns Committed to personal development and learning on the job Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Others Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload Good organisational skills and time management Experience of cross speciality and cross organisational working
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 5XY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)