The post is for the appointment of a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck cancer, skin cancer, and General OMFS. This is an opportunity to join a committed and motivated team of OMFS consultant surgeons working across Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). We also work closely with colleagues in Leicester to provide seamless care for patients across the region. The post will be primarily based at NGH with some outreach clinical sessions at KGH.
Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake head and neck cancer surgery, including microvascular reconstructive surgery for patients from across the county and surrounding areas. The maxillofacial head and neck team also receive referrals from Buckinghamshire and work closely with Leicester to treat their head and neck cancer patients in Northampton and Leicester. The post holder will be part of the Head and Neck Oncology MDT.
Northampton General Hospital is a core member of the East Midlands Head and Neck Cancer Network, and the post holder will join this forum to explore how services can be improved across the region.
The Department has a Cone-Beam CT, six surgeries, a specialist nurse in wound care, and an OMFS laboratory offering a full range of reconstructive and planning facilities, including 3-D imagery software and 3-D printing.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. Our divisions are committed to improving efficiency through updates, modernization, and advancement. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We aim to recruit the best people to deliver our services and to promote inclusivity across all communities. We support our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners. We encourage applications from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these are underrepresented. We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative environment supported by active networks.
Job responsibilities
1. Support the delivery and development of the Maxillofacial Service.
2. Share responsibility for the service with other Consultants, Head and Neck surgeon, supported by general maxillofacial surgeons.
3. Ensure full submission of data to the Head and Neck database, in line with national recommendations.
4. Participate with other Consultant Surgeons in managing the Department of Maxillofacial.
5. Demonstrate commitment to clinical governance, including participation in audits and continuing medical education.
6. Contribute to management within the Trust through the Directorate.
7. Participate in teaching programmes for medical staff, students, and other hospital employees.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Medical degree, FRCS or equivalent, full GMC registration, and on Specialist Registrar/Accreditation
* Maintain full GMC registration
* Postgraduate thesis
* GDC registration
Knowledge & Experience
* Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical training, with some experience in roles with responsibility and training potential.
* Clinical training equivalent to UK CCST in OMFS.
* Expert clinical opinion in OMFS and head and neck oncology cases.
* Ability to take full responsibility for OMFS patient care.
* Experience in providing general on-call in OMFS.
* Proven involvement in clinical audits and research with publications.
* Experience in audit management and working within NHS performance frameworks.
* TIG or equivalent fellowship in Head & Neck.
* Commitment to clinical risk management and governance.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
* Effective teaching skills.
* Ability to motivate and develop junior staff.
* Research planning, implementation, and evaluation skills.
* Willingness to drive and provide own transport for on-call commitments.
* Caring attitude and commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
* Flexible, independent, and team-working abilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr