About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Specialty Doctor in a full-time post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, based at Rotherham General Hospital, from the present until the end of February 2027. The successful applicant would join a close-knit team of permanent staff of three Consultant Surgeons and two Trust Doctors (Specialty Doctor level) in the OMFS department.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post would consist of OMFS out-patient clinics and Minor Oral Surgery operating lists, with the possibility of occasional Day Surgery operating lists. The post-holder would also be involved in the supervision, support and education of junior staff, and in the Clinical Effectiveness and Governance activity within the department.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Job description Job responsibilities
The Department
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in-patient and day surgery operating, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery, and out-patient clinics at Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within the department are head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery including the management of salivary gland calculi using sialo endoscopy, orthognathic surgery, the surgical management of skin cancers of the head and neck, and implant surgery. In addition, the department treats a large volume of maxillofacial trauma, and the consultants in the department are experienced in the use of up-to-date techniques such as orbital reconstruction using custom-made orbital implants, and the management of fractures of the mandibular condyle with endoscopically assisted fixation. Approximately 350 emergency cases are operated on in the department each year.
Patients with head and neck mucosal malignancy are diagnosed in the outpatients department at Rotherham. Minor H+N cancer surgery is carried out at Rotherham Hospital, and patients who require major Head and Neck cancer surgery are treated at the Head and Neck Cancer surgical centre at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.
A large volume of dento-alveolar surgery is carried out in the department, under general anaesthesia, IV sedation and local anaesthesia.
Children who require dental extractions under general anaesthesia are treated in the purpose-built Poswillo Unit minor surgery suite at Rotherham General Hospital.
The Post
The post is a full-time fixed-term locum post, based at Rotherham General Hospital, covering the maternity leave of the current post-holder.
The post-holder would be required to provide routine OMFS outpatient clinics, minor oral surgery operating lists and occasional day surgery operating lists.
The post-holder would also be expected to be involved in providing support, supervision and education for the eight Dental Core Trainees and two Foundation Doctors in the department and playing an active part in the Clinical Effectiveness and Governance agenda in the department.
The post does not have a regular on-call commitment.
Person Specification
Research and Audit Essential
Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
Relevant research published in peer review journal
Clinical Skills Essential
Competent abilities and skills in dento-alveolar surgery Ability to operate without direct senior supervision
Education and Teaching Essential
Experience in teaching students, peers or more junior members of staff
Desirable
Experience of running teaching / training programmes
Experience Essential
4 years full time post-graduate working in a clinical area (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) Experience in dento-alveolar surgery
Management Skills Essential
Demonstrate effective team working skills Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Qualifications Essential
Full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC Please confirm your GDC number BDS degree MFDS / MJDF qualification or equivalent
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 Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)