Oral & Maxillofacial Specialty Doctor

Overview

Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups - including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay are inviting applications for a full time or part time Speciality doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to work alongside our team. The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of experience in OMFS, including dentoalveolar surgery, oral medicine, orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery and the management of non-melanotic skin cancer.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the OMFS team which consists of 4 consultants (OMFS and Oral Surgery), 1 Specialist in Oral Surgery, 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Specialty Trainee in Oral Surgery, 2 Dental core trainees. The department works alongside our Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry services to provide high quality care for the patients of Morecambe Bay.

The post holder will undertake a number of clinical sessions per week dependent upon experience and service needs, divided between new referral clinics, follow-up clinics, treatment under local anaesthetics, intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic as either inpatient or day case under the supervision of the consultants.

The post is full time and supports a 1:5 non-resident evening and weekend 1st on call rota with support from a consultant/Associate specialist 2nd tier.

The post will be based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary but involve travel to different hospital sites to work.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with non-life threatening conditions.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, with additional local outreach services and diagnostics across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service. You will benefit from access to occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and the ability to spread the cost of technology and home appliances. Other benefits include:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding grammar schools
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Person specification Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Dental Council / General Medical Council
• FDS, MFDS, MJDF or equivalent
• Completion of maxillofacial trauma plating course
• Completion of SAAD course or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 2 years previous experience of work in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Ability to operate and work independently whilst being aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
• Experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or Oral Surgery

Professional Values & Behaviours

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all dentists as set out in GDC Maintaining Standards
• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e., knowledge, skills, and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope
• Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and seeks help when required
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, and carers
• Respects patients' dignity, ensures confidentiality and appropriate communication where potential barriers exist
• Adheres to professional requirements, participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression

Education and Training

• Assesses own learning needs and ensures a personal development plan reflects both clinical practice and personal objectives.

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

• Takes prompt action where there is an issue with the safety or quality of patient care, raises and escalates concerns through clinical governance systems where necessary.
• Collaborates with MDT and interprofessional teams to manage risks and issues across organisations and settings

Other

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to travel independently to meet the needs of the post
• Computer literate and willingness to learn trust computer and IT systems

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you through the recruitment and onboarding process. This bespoke site has useful information to help you settle into your new role, including what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid, and information on services such as Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and more. To access, visit:

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.