Job summary
Applications are invited for a Full Time Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working across our two sites, Luton & Dunstable Hospital and Bedford Hospital. This appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract.
A background in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery with reconstruction & be proficient in raising the common types of free flaps as well as in micro-vascular surgery, without supervision, is essential.
Luton & Dunstable Hospital is the hub for an OMFS network covering Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes & North & East Herts. This post is based at Bedford Hospital, with designated sessions at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Though rare, there may on occasion be a requirement to work on other sites within the Network.
Weekly work commitments will be within EWTD guidance & also be influenced by the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial recommendations, the Consultant contract & will be specified in the Job Plan.
The appointee will participate in a 1:8 on call commitment based at Luton & Dunstable Hospital and will participate in the 1:4 flap rota.
The Clinical Director will encourage the member to be part of the New Consultant Forum of the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial surgeons & will also help to choose a mentor within the Trust but outside the department.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join a friendly team of 8 Consultant OMF Surgeons within the Beds, Herts & Bucks OMFS network, providing services for Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, Lister Hospital, QEII Hospital & Milton Keynes Hospital.
The post-holder will be competent in assessing & carrying out the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. All in-patient services & on-call duties have been centralised to Luton Hospital. Out-patient clinics, day case surgery & local anaesthetic minor oral surgery are undertaken in all of the units.
OMFS at Bedford Hospital has day surgery lists in Tavistock ward. The clinical team is fully supported by a team of highly trained dental nurses & maxillofacial/orthodontic technologists.
We are fully committed to teaching and training both undergraduate medical students and post graduate doctors and have an excellent reputation for junior staff training.
Both hospitals have easy access to central London & the rural Chilterns. Excellent schools are found nearby. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
Travel between hospital sites may be required.Residence is required within ten miles by road of the hospital.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK General Medical and General Dental registration at time of application.
If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a pre-interview assessment process involving the completion of an on-line personality profiling assessment, followed by a 1-1 session, a written exercise and a group assessment via MS Teams. These will be scheduled prior to the interview date; all shortlisted candidates must attend these appointments.
Candidates should note that canvassing any member of the Appointments Committee or Trust Board will disqualify them from appointment. This should however, not deter candidates from approaching any person for further information about this post.
Closing Date: 02/06/2024
Assessment Date: 02/07/2024
Interview Date: 12/07/2024
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full and Specialist GMC registration with a license to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
- A registrable qualification with the UK GDC or eligibility to enter it within 6 months at the time of interview
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
- BDS or equivalent
- FRCS (OMFS) or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical and Dental Degree
- Post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
- Experience in the management, treatment and reconstruction of Head and Neck Malignancy
- Experience in Surgical Dermatology
Desirable
- Record of regular attendance at national speciality meetings in OMFS
- Evidence of sub-speciality training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach clinical and operative skills to all grades of trainees and medical students
- Understands learner-centred training
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of OMFS and ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of OMFS conditions
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at national level
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ