About this role
Job summary
Medinet are seeking experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) Surgeons to support services in Calderdale.
This is an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified consultants to support outpatient clinics and minor operations, helping to manage patient demand and deliver timely specialist care for adult patients.
Working pattern: Weekdays and weekendsHours: 7:30am 6:00pm
Main duties of the job
The role will involve a combination of outpatient clinics and minor operations (MOPs), seeing approximately 24 adult patients per day in outpatient clinics and 810 patients per day for minor operations. Skin procedures will be performed under local anaesthetic and will primarily involve skin cancers and lesions of the head and neck, including the scalp, ears, nose and lips. The role will include the excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), with skin grafts or flap reconstruction undertaken where clinically required and within the consultants competence.
Responsibilities will also include reviewing investigation results, preparing result letters and dictating correspondence for benign findings, with access to remote systems where available. The consultant will support fast-track oral patients throughout the clinical pathway, from initial consultant assessment and onward procedures through to the subsequent review of results.
About us
Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.
With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.
Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
The role will involve a combination of outpatient clinics and minor operations (MOPs), with activity including:
- Outpatient clinics: Approximately 24 adult patients per day.
- Minor operations: Approximately 810 patients per day.
- Skin procedures: Procedures performed under local anaesthetic, primarily involving skin cancers and lesions of the head and neck, including the scalp, ears, nose and lips.
- Skin cancer excisions: Excision of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), with skin grafts or flap reconstruction where clinically required and within the consultant's competence.
- Patient follow-up: Reviewing investigation results, preparing result letters and dictating correspondence for benign findings, with access to remote systems where available.
- Clinical pathways: Supporting fast-track oral patients through initial consultant assessment, onward procedures and subsequent review of results.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have relevant experience in outpatient clinics and minor operations.
- Be competent in undertaking appropriate skin procedures under local anaesthetic.
Qualifications
Essential
- Be on the GMC Specialist Register.
- Be a suitably qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS/MaxFax).
- Hold dual qualifications in medicine and dentistry.
Applicants must
Essential
- Provide an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating their maxillofacial experience.
- Provide a logbook or summary of skin procedures undertaken, including procedures they are competent and comfortable performing and any procedures outside their scope of practice.
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.
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
Medinet Clinical Services Limited
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Acre St
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)