Main area Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Grade Consultant - YM72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call at Aintree) Job ref 408-25-739
Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Upton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2025 23:59
Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a full time, Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant to join a very enthusiastic Maxillofacial team at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Merseyside.
The successful candidate would be expected to work closely with both Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant and Orthodontic colleagues to provide a fully comprehensive oral and maxillofacial service to the patients of the Wirral.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Surgeon will attend out- patient clinics, both general and specialist.
• The undertaking of independent theatre sessions.
• Visits to individual ward-based patients as necessary.
• Attending emergency patients referred by A&E or ward staff as necessary in conjunction with on call DCT.
• Keeping such clinical records as may be required. These must be dated, named clearly and signed, and made at least daily for all inpatients. Other related administrative duties including Discharge and Clinic Letters.
• Supervision of the trainees and middle grades when they are performing clinical duties.
• Co-ordination of junior staff daily and weekly rotas, annual and study leave.
• To agree to read and follow any protocols of medical cover laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the department.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery position available at WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice at time of appointment
* Full GDC Registration
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* BDS or equivalent
* Full registration with the UK General Dental Council and General Medical Council.
* Good clinical care and good previous experience in OMFS
* Ability to take responsibility and work independently
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Good relationship with patients
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* Delivery of good acute clinical care Ability to make clear accurate medical notes
Knowledge and Skills
* Audit understanding of principles
* Ability to provide good teaching and training
* Experience in teaching and training
Personal Attributes
* Self motivated to evaluate and develop patient services
* Proven ability to work independently without on-site peer support
* Effective communicator with patients, relatives, colleagues across primary and secondary care
* Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with medical, nursing, primary care and all other healthcare staff
* Ability to assess and advise other medical specialties on patients admitted with facial swelling and facial trauma and liaise appropriately with OMFS services
* Demonstrably good team player. Efficient administration. Reliable and high level of integrity and probity. Professional approach to work.
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.
Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recr uitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.
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.
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