About this role
Job summary
The Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is looking to appoint a Trust Specialty Registrar in Oral and Maxillofacial Services for a 12 month placement.
This post would be suitable for a senior maxillofacial candidate wishing to gain further experience in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in a specialist centre. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will have existing experience.
The QVH is a well recognised regional maxillofacial unit, operating on a "hub & spoke" basis to provide services for a significant proportion of the South East.
The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery patients and will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations starting from the initial consultation, making the diagnosis, to clerking and preparing the patients for theatre, post-operative management and short, medium and long term follow-up in outpatient clinics.
There is excellent opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the injured patient and to gain experience on consultant led ward rounds and in consultant led theatre lists and also in outpatient clinic settings. There is a monthly clinical governance meetings in which the post holder is expected to actively participate as well as quarterly training for the whole department.
Main duties of the job
Duties will also include general ward care, upkeep of medical records and involvement in clinical audit. The duties will be varied depending upon the exigencies of the service. Opportunities for research are available and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate.
The current rota commitment is 1:6 on a non-resident on call shift pattern for weekday which includes for prospective cover for colleagues study/annual leave and is part of a tiered rota pattern. There is a 1 in 9 weekend on call rota also. Rota patterns can be subject to change according to the exigencies of the service and should they do so we will consult with you.
There is a fully equipped maxillofacial laboratory on site at QVH and in addition we have "in-house" 3D planning available to us.
The role will follow the existing training pattern in Oncology and Deformity and trauma will be expected to attend theatre, Oncology MDT's and the Consultants' clinics for both Maxillofacial & Urgent Cancer referrals as well as the clinic patients.
We will provide training and experience in all aspects of surgery from initial diagnosis and treatment planning through detailed pre-op planning and surgical technique to post-operative care and follow up.
If the successful candidate has sufficient experience they will be expected to contribute to teaching programme for the junior staff and participate in the Audit and M&M meetings.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for detailed description of role, person specification and information on department.
Participate in elective and trauma outpatient clinics. Arrange surgery for patients where appropriate in consultation with senior colleagues. Manage post-operative patients, manage wounds and complications in conjunction with dressing clinic nurses and senior colleagues.
Undertake operating lists in conjunction with consultants for a range of cases, such as skin cancer reconstruction, breast reduction and trauma and for more complex cases, such as free flaps or complex lower limb reconstruction. Manage patients appropriately pre- and post-operatively. Organise post-discharge follow-up.
Undertake ward rounds and liaise/engage constructively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to draw up appropriate treatment plans.
The postholder have exposure to a wide variety of plastic surgery patients, both trauma and elective and will liaise/engage constructively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to draw up appropriate treatment plans.
The duties will be varied depending upon the exigencies of the service. Opportunities for research are available and successful candidates will be encouraged to participate.
Person Specification
Registrations and experience Essential
MBBS/MDS/BDS or equivalent medical and dental degree Successful completion of MRCS, or equivalent Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council and General Dental Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice Evidence of achievement of ST3/4/6 competences, or equivalent, in a relevant specialty at time of application, Experience in a surgical specialty at time of appointment
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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)