Job overview
The post holder will be joining an enthusiastic and dynamic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department.
The department was purpose built during 2007 in a PFI, there are excellent facilities for outpatient clinics and minor operating under LA with a wonderful outlook over the Wiltshire countryside. The Maxillofacial laboratory, Medical Photography, Laser Unit, Speech and Language and the Cleft offices are all immediately next to the department.
There are 8 surgeries in the department, 2 are configured for orthodontic and restorative dentistry, there is immediate access to a CBCT scanner and intraoral digital scanners. There are two other minor operations theatres for both Plastics and OMFS.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is working in partnership with the Regional Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) to deliver an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service for the Wessex Trauma Network. This role will be part of the trauma on call Rota, currently 1:7 weekends. Salisbury is a diagnostic centre for Head and Neck Cancer. The Head and Neck Treatment Centre is based in UHS. Patients needing intra oral resection free flap reconstruction and radiotherapy are transferred to UHS. There may be a requirement for the post holder to attend clinics at UHS.
The post holder will be expected to manage general Oral and Maxillofacial cases, in addition to having a special interest in skin, orthognathic or salivary gland surgery.
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Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Salisbury offers the option of city living in a rural location, excellent state, and private education, plenty of shopping and places to eat out. With easy access to London, local airports and if you like the coast, we have the beautiful Dorset coastline which is easily accessible by car or public transport.
A generous relocation package is available for this post subject to terms and conditions please see attached our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust: .
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC/GDC registration
2. Entry on to the GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT or proposed CCT within 6 months
3. ALS and ATLS
4. Ability to fulfil all elements of the job description with specialist knowledge of oral diseases and their management plus competence in OMFS surgery and management of trauma
5. An interest in teaching others with evidence of supervising juniors
6. Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team and develop good working relationships with all staff groups
7. Understanding of pillars of clinical governance with evidence of clinical audit and QI projects
Desirable criteria
8. Compliant with mandatory training
9. Evidence of participation in research and/or publications in peer reviewed journal
10. Management course or role
We offer excellent benefits that help make SDH a great place to work. These include but aren't limited to:-
11. Holiday starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years for Agenda for Change staff
12. Holiday entitlement for Medical and Dental staff starts at 27 days for Junior/Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and rises to 32 days after 5 years. Consultant entitlement starts at 32 days and rises to 34 days after 7 years
13. An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday (after 12 months & non contractual) pro rata
14. Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme
15. Life assurance if a member of the pension scheme
16. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offer to help you deal with life's challenges
17. Exclusive deals and discounts websites saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for home
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Uniform provided (where required)
20. On site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme
21. On site health and fitness club
22. On site car parking (fee's and restrictions apply)
23. Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.