Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery

Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust are looking torecruit an enthusiastic individual to work as a Specialty Doctor in OralSurgery. The post-holder will work with the current Oral Surgery / Oral andMaxillofacial surgery team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successfulpost holder to develop a close workingrelationship across Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery (OMFS) and Oral Surgery(OS) within and outside of the Trust to deliver effective care for thepopulation of Barnsley.

We are nowseeking a Specialty Doctor who will workclosely with the existing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinaryteam to provide a comprehensive service to patients. This post will appeal to appropriatelytrained and accredited clinicians who have enthusiasm and who are looking for astimulating and challenging career. Theywill become an integral part of the routine workload and casemix management,with a key administrative input and some clinical freedom to developinterests. Whilst not a formal trainingpost, we would encourage and support ongoing personal development.

Thisis a full-time post, working weekday standard day hours providing up to 10Programmed Activities (PAs), but the Trust is happy to consider part time, flexible workingarrangements and / or extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance,support professional goals and personal development.

Main duties of the job

The Oral Surgery/OMFS Departments employdentally and medically qualified staff. This role is intended to be pivotal inensuring the efficient running of the routine workload of the Oral Surgery / OMFSdepartment. The postholder will be expected to take on appropriateadministrative tasks with training and support. This may include delegation oftasks and the provision of advice and formal teaching to more junior dentallytrained clinical staff. A dental degree,GDC Registration, MFDS and substantial past relevant experience areessential. Post graduate qualificationswould be considered advantageous.

Familiarity with the common andsignificant medical comorbidities relevant to surgical treatment and theirefficient management is needed. The ability to diagnose radiologicalabnormalities commonly encountered in referrals from dental practice is key tothe correct triage of referrals, which the post holder may become involved in,depending on progress and ability.

Youwill not be required to participate in an on-call rota. Your background would include substantialexperience in managing the simpler acute traumatic injuries forming the routineworkload of an OMFS Department and experience of triaging, handling andappropriate onward referral of more complex or significant injuries andemergency presentations.

About us

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Please find the job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document.

Person Specification Clinical Expertise

• Delivery of oral surgical care under local/general anaesthetic
• Participation in consultant clinic
• General OMFS Trauma and Emergencies experience.
• Evidence of courses attended e.g. basic skills course , Surgical techniques, fracture management
• Ability to work as sole operator where appropriate
• Evidence of cases completed / personal portfolio
• SAAD certification or appropriate sedation qualification

Management / Audit

• Evidence of completed and actioned audit projects
• Ability to time manage self and others
• Evidence of ongoing projects /planned audit areas/QI projects
• Evidence of team management rostering / delegation / administrative role outcomes

Personal Skills

• Good command of English and meet the scoring criteria for IELTS
• Additional training in patient management ( hypnosis, alternative methods of anxiety management)
• Confidence and clarity in communicating with the wider dental team including primary sector

Qualifications

• MFDS or Equivalent
• Full Registration with GDC
• MB or Medical qualification
• Other Postgraduate Qualification(s)

Training

• Minimum 4 years post BDS
• MFDS holder
• Minimum of 3 yrs DCT experience ideally substantially within a surgical speciality or equivalent
• Experience as single operator
• Delivery of sedation

Experience

• Substantial experience in Oral surgery , management of facial Trauma, management of complex medical comorbidities relating to dental surgical care.
• IRMER Training related to dentistry
• Evidence of courses and attendance at Clinical Meetings
• Sedation Training
• CBCT level 1 and 2 training

Academic Achievements

• Suitable Postgraduate courses / certification / Achievements relevant to practice of OMFS at SAS level
• Evidence of CPD
• Peer reviewed Research Publications
• or National Oral Presentations

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.