About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will be part of a cohesive team involving head and neck surgeons (OMF & ENT) , Orthodontics and allied health professionals. The post would offer opportunities for the fellow to further their knowledge, experience and skills in head and neck surgery including major head & neck resection and reconstruction (including micro surgery), Trans oral robotic surgery, trans oral laser surgery, salivary gland surgery (including Endoscopy) and other aspects of OMFS (Orthographic, trauma etc).
Main duties of the job
The fellow is expected to work closely with specialist trainees in OMF & ENT and dental core trainees.
The fellow is also expected to provide second tier on-call cover. The role can be tailored to the training needs of the fellow including cross speciality exposure, if required.
As a Head and Neck fellow, they would be expected to attend Head and Neck clinics, work up patients and present at Head and Neck MDT and get involved with overall management of Head and Neck patients.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Maxillofacial fellow will undertake general and specialist clinics. They will undertake minor surgery lists and assist consultants undertaking major head and neck, Orthognathic and TMJ surgery.
Possession of the MBBS, GDC, plus full GMC registration with License to Practice at the time of application is essential.
The elective work involves daily ward rounds, time-tabled sessions for day case, theatre and outpatient clinics. Whilst it is not a recognised training post, this post is will supervised and there are opportunities to learn and develop skills.
This post will participate in the OMF on-call rota.
This post will be cross site including Royal Derby Hospital, and Queens Hospital Burton.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility Essential
MBBS/MBCHB or equivalent BDS or equivalent Full MRCS or equivalent higher qualification Life Support Qualification - ATLS Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of application Registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable
Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Experience Essential
Applicants should either have a minimum of 4 years training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in a specialists/specialty registrar placement (NTN holder) or be post CCT or equivalent Previous experience in Head and Neck Oncology or Orofacial Deformity and TMJ
Desirable
Minimum 6 months NHS experience
Teaching, Audit and Research Essential
Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice. Evidence of research achievements e.g. publications of relevant study or laboratory and/or clinical research material in peer review journals, presentations at regional or national level Publications and Presentations Evidence of participation in risk management Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
Any teaching courses or qualifications Evidence of research achievements relevant to OMFS Evidence of academic achievements relevant to OMFS e.g. postgraduate degrees, Prizes, awards.
Language and Communication Skills Essential
Experience of formal presentations Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT
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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)