Job summary
- Main area
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Doctor
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed Term Contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 156-MS-4247
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £49,909 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Doctor
Job overview
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. A population of approximately 400,000 is covered by the service leading to a varied and busy department workload. The specialty works closely with the adjacent departments of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology and Ophthalmology and shares the department with an active Orthodontic Unit.
Outpatient Services and Day Ward Activities
Most out-patient and day case activity takes place in a purpose-built and dedicated out-patient department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro which incorporate out-patient waiting areas, consultants’ offices, secretarial and clerical area, examination and treatment rooms, and nurses’ office.
OMFS clinics occur on most days, as do Day Case General Anaesthesia sessions, together with Minor Oral Surgery under Local Anaesthesia and Local Anaesthesia with IV Sedation.
Inpatient Services
Inpatients are managed on an 18-bed adult ward (Wheal Coates) adjacent to the Head and Neck theatre together with an adjacent Paediatric ward. These ward areas are shared with Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology.
Out-patient clinics and theatre sessions are also held at West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) in the west of the county in addition to a newly built surgical centre (SASH) at St Austell.
Main duties of the job
Management and treatment of patients encompassing full scope of practice in Oral surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery through clinics, operating lists including trauma and on call duties.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery cases.
To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes on call duties.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME/CPD).
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
To attend meetings as appropriate.
Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities (where applicable).
Access to named Educational Supervisor.
The post will involve at least six clinical sessions per week up to a maximum of ten. The clinical sessions will include MOS, IV Sedation lists, Daycase and Inpatient GA operating lists and out-patient clinics for new and follow-up patients. On call duties throughout the week including overnight in addition to 1:6 weekend on call for 48 hours.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
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- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BDS
- GDC Registration with a Full Licence to Practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous DCT1 post or equivalent
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of giving presentations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tanya Lommerse
- Job title
- Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 250000
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