Job summary
- Main area
- Oral and Maxillofacial
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 7.8 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 265-7327227
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 Per annum / Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
The Oral and Maxillofacial Department at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor with Oral Surgery experience to join our vibrant OMFS team of 5 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons and experienced SAS Grade Oral surgeons.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to undertake minor oral surgery procedures and routine oral surgery under local and general anaesthetic, as well as independently run outpatient clinics. You should be able to work independently; however senior support will be available.
We are also keen to support the professional development of candidates who may be undertaking this type of role for the first time. There will be fixed clinical sessions, but a degree of flexibility is essential.
Excitingly for this post we are offering trauma exposure for the successful candidate to develop their skills outside of routine oral surgery fields.
The post requires participation in the 1-in-6 2nd on call (middle tier) non-resident rota, which is fully supported by a non-resident consultant, and close supervision of junior 1st on call colleagues.
Teaching junior colleagues is important.
The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week including 2PAs of on call.
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The department has expanded over the years to deliver a comprehensive head and neck cancer service to our community. A full range of diagnostic services are provided including MRI, CT and PET CT scanning. A full range of treatment is offered to patients including microvascular surgery free flap reconstruction including for bony defects.
The successful candidate will join the maxillofacial and orthodontic team to help provide a comprehensive service for our patients. The department has a strong reputation for the treatment of head and neck cancer with an exceptional free flap survival rate.
Northampton General Hospital provides radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the county. The appointment will involve the provision of clinics for oral surgery assessments in our outpatient department. You will be scheduled for Minor Operation Surgery (MOS) lists and possibly Day Surgery Theatre lists that you will perform independently. Working with Maxillofacial Technologists, you will be onsite to assess postoperative major head and neck surgery patients for rehabilitation with removal prosthodontic appliances such as dentures and obturators. A background in denture design is essential to lead this service. You will be encouraged to teach junior staff during clinical and non-clinical sessions.
The successful applicant should have an interest in advanced prosthodontics be a good communicator and demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team that thrives on co-operative working.
Duties and Responsibilities
· To participate fully in the provision of Minor Oral Surgery & Outpatient Clinics and Day Surgery
· To participate in the assessment, planning, delivering and management of removable prosthodontic appliances for post-operative head and neck cancer patients.
· To provide highest possible levels of patient care 3
· To work as an active member of the Head and Neck team
· To actively remain clinically competent with annual appraisal
· To work closely with Multidisciplinary Teams
· To actively participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities
· To teach staff and students (medical, dental & allied healthcare professionals)
· To work to all Trust Policies and Protocols
· To work flexibly
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BDS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with GDC at time of appointment
Desirable criteria
- MFDSRCS
- FDSRCS or Equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 years SHO /DCT Grade in the Speciality
- Experience in dento-alveolar surgery
- Experience in facial trauma
Skills
Essential criteria
- Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- ST1/CT1 competencies in relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
- Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to teach resident doctors
- Audit/Research
- Leadership skills
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Team work
- Good Communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Mentoring skills
- Flexible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Kerry Herd
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 634700
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