About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of OMFS Trust Doctor within Surgical Division at Sunderland for 12 months. The post is centred on Sunderland Royal Hospital. The department overs both elective and 'on call' commitments to hospitals south of the Tyne, including Shotley Bridge, South Tyneside and University Hospital of North Durham.
It may be very occasionally necessary to visit hospitals in the surrounding area for surgical lists and to attend emergencies. This post is first on-call and working at the level of a Dental Core Trainee level 2 or previously know as a Senior House Officer. This post would be suitable for a dentally qualified candidate or a medically qualified candidate with an interest in a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The OMFS Department carries out a comprehensive range of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including oral and facial malignancy with microvascular reconstruction and their subsequent rehabilitation, facial deformity, facial hard and soft tissue trauma, salivary gland surgery, surgical dermatology and dento-alveolar surgery.
There is formal induction and training for all new staff covering both OMFS and ENT work prior to commencing the post. This will be compulsory. There is cross cover with ENT for on-call.
Time is available for attendance on courses and for study or to take examinations identified in your PDP.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Theatre ListsWard work to provide care for pre & post operative patientsMedical examination of patientsAttending to emergency patients presenting to A&E in SunderlandDento-alveolar and minor oral surgeryOn call cover including cross cover with ENT during out of hours on a joint rota
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
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The post is centred on Sunderland Royal Hospital. The department overs both elective and 'on call' commitments to hospitals south of the Tyne, including Shotley Bridge, South Tyneside and University Hospital of North Durham.
OMFS SHO jobs are quite unique due to the fact that many SHOs come from medical or dental backgrounds (sometimes both). A large part of the workload can be dentoalveolar (tooth-related) and infection management, especially in district hospitals
There is formal induction and training for all new staff covering both OMFS and ENT work prior to commencing the post. This will be compulsory.
Time is available for attendance on courses and for study or to take examinations identified in your PDP. There are excellent library facilities at the Sunderland Royal Hospital with access to the Medical and Dental Library in Newcastle University.
Attendance of the local F1 / F2 postgraduate teaching programme is encouraged.
You will undertake and present an Audit Project.
In view of the competitive nature of a career in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery training, publications of papers and presentations and national and international meetings is strongly encouraged.
North Durham & South Tyneside host outpatient clinics and minor operating, but the referral of acute trauma is centralised to Sunderland Hospital. The Resident (Trust) Doctor is not normally involved in off-site activity in any of these hospitals, however, may be contacted about these patients.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Good communication skills (oral and written). Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills. Demonstrates IT literacy. Understanding and recognition of requirements for CPD. Demonstrate evidence of career development. Responsible for keeping own skills up to date. Ability to recognise the need for assistance. Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
Ability to research medical literature. Information Technology skills.
Knowledge Essential
Good medical knowledge. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence. Shows knowledge of evidence-base. Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine. Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Qualifications Essential
BDS or MBBS or equivalent qualification. Full GMC or GDC registration. A clear desire and reason to work as a Resident (Trust) Doctor.
Desirable
If MBBS then BDS desirable or MRCS. If BDS then MFDS part 1 desirable.
Teaching/ Research/ Audit Essential
Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching. Desire to make use of locally provided medical education. Understanding of principles and values of audit. Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods. Research experience. Evidence of audit experience.
Clinical Skills Essential
Competent to work under supervision. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Experience of clinical risk management.
Desirable
Experience in OMFS.
Personal Attitude Essential
Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people. Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values. Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery. Honesty, integrity. Punctuality. Ability to provide complete confidentiality. Empathy. Non-judgmental. Enthusiasm for learning, drive and initiative. Awareness of own limitations.
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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
SUNDERLAND
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)