Job Summary
Trust Doctor (Core Trainee Level), fixed term contract (LAS), in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department has a vacancy of a Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) post, to start 6th September 2023, for a period of one year. The successful applicant will gain experience in the management of head and neck oncology, maxillofacial trauma, cutaneous malignancy, salivary gland surgery, sialoendoscopy, orthognathic surgery and implant surgery. In addition there is a high volume of minor oral surgery, with regular opportunities to increase their surgical experience.
Main Duties
The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for on‑call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle‑grade support for the Junior Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff. The on‑call commitment is a 1:8 full‑shift rota.
The OMFS department has a weekly teaching programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings. Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical skills department.
Modern on‑site accommodation may be available if required.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed once shortlisted. Please contact: Mr A Patterson, Consultant / Clinical Lead in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel: (01709) 424459.
About Us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving a local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
We are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for staff recommendation and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
Hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards each year, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Contract & Salary
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £52,656 a year
Contract: Fixed term (9 months)
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
Job Location
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Job Responsibilities
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in‑patient and day surgery operating, out‑patient Minor Oral Surgery and out‑patient clinics at Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within the department include head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery (including management of salivary gland calculi using sialendoscopy), orthognathic surgery, surgical management of skin cancers of the head and neck, and implant surgery. The department also treats a large volume of maxillofacial trauma and has experienced consultants in techniques such as orbital reconstruction using custom‑made orbital implants and endoscopically assisted fixation of mandibular condyle fractures. Approximately 350 emergency cases are operated on in the department each year.
The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for on‑call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. The on‑call commitment is a 1:8 full‑shift rota.
The OMFS department has a weekly teaching programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings. Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical skills department.
The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services for Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop is delivered from the OMFS departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, out‑patient Minor Oral Surgery operating and out‑patient clinics are delivered on both sites.
The Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) will spend the majority of their time at Rotherham General Hospital, but will also rotate to Mexborough Montagu Hospital, where they will attend out‑patient clinics and day surgery theatres, according to a rolling timetable.
On‑call Duties
1:8 / 1:10 on‑call covering nights and weekends. The DCT on call will take referrals from A&E and other trusts while managing in‑patients admitted under the care of OMFS.
Clinical Governance
1. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
2. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience – Essential
* Previous NHS experience
* Completion of Dental Foundation Training / Medical Foundation training
Research and Audit – Essential
* Enthusiasm for participation in research
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Qualifications – Essential
* Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC or GDC
* MBBS Medical Degree or BDS/BFCh or equivalent Dental qualification, or MBChB or equivalent
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Ability/Skills – Essential
* History taking and examinations skills
* Appropriate knowledge of basic science and ability to apply it to clinical care
* Good record keeping
* Basic life support skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/
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