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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We wish to appoint a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, with an interest in General Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma, with a subspecialty interest in Skin Cancer management.
You will undertake your clinical commitments across Bay at the three sites.
You will take part in the consultant on call rota. It is envisaged that the post holder will develop a subspecialty interest to complement those of the existing consultants.
Main duties of the job
You would participate in a general consultant on call rota, with a commitment to undertake a weekend morning trauma list during your on‑call weekend. This on‑call rota is a 1:4 when this vacancy is filled.
There are close working relationships with our ENT colleagues in the MDT Head and Neck cancer service, as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialists who link up exceptionally well with the Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust).
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant‑led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key responsibilities include delivering consultant‑level oral and maxillofacial surgical care across the three sites and participating in the call rota, including weekend trauma lists and MDT working with ENT colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to develop a subspecialty in skin cancer management.
Person specification
* MBChB or equivalent, BDS or equivalent
* Full registration with GMC +/- GDC
* CCST or equivalent / Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS OMFS)
* Entry on Specialist register (or expected within 12 months)
* Research experience
* Recognised as medical educator
* Surgical prize
* Publications
* Formal teaching qualification
Training
* Trained Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
* Evidence of subspecialist training in skin cancer management and local skin MDT experience
Experience
* Research experience
* Demonstrated teaching experience
Special Skills
* Experience in positions of responsibility eg editorial commitment, membership
* Proven team working
* Evidence of management training or experience
* Attended advanced communications course
Personal Skills
* Record of personal development
* Resident within 10 miles / 30 minutes of Royal Lancaster Infirmary
* Must be able to travel to all units within the network and attend out‑of‑hours for emergency patients
Physical
* Good general health and able to carry out the duties of the post
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Anyone newly appointed to the Trust under the Agenda for Change contract will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6‑month probationary period.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and Order 2020 and will require a submission to Disclosure and Barring Service.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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