Job summary
The applicant for 'Fellow in Maxillofacial/ Head & Neck Surgery' is expected to be a senior trainee who has completed or is near completion of their specialist training and has both dental and medical degrees, with ability to obtain conditional professional registration in the UK. The role would be for a minimum of 12 months.
The fellow is expected to be part of a cohesive team which integrates well with colleagues in ENT, Plastic Surgery and the allied Dental Specialties. The fellow will attend theatre sessions, general and multidisciplinary clinics and undertake ward rounds. To obtain full benefit from the post the applicant should already possess a broad OMFS operative experience and a good grounding specifically in head and neck cancer surgery. Participation on the second on call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery will be a mandatory part of the role.
The fellow would be expected to provide on call cover under the responsibility of the on call consultant but would be expected to operate independently and to offer teaching to junior colleagues when possible.
The role could be tailored to an applicant's particular training needs including cross specialty exposure to ENT/Plastic surgery if required.
Applicants are strongly advised to discuss the role with the Specialty Lead in OMFS before application.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be expected to diagnose and treat patients to a high standard under the guidance of supervising consultants. Treatment may include providing minor oral surgery to both out-patients and in-patients. This post contributes to the middle grade on-call rota within OMFS, in conjunction with a DCT and consultant.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic and clinical judgment
- Validated logbook with summary of documentation of surgical exposure to date
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, ALERT,CrlSP or equivalent
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness and prioritize clinical need
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo- spatial awareness
- Capacity to be objective in highly emotive situations & pressurized environments
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to adjust language as appropriate to the situation, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership as appropriate
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent primary dental Qualification
Desirable
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Certificate of completion of training or nearing end of training
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
- Capacity & motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
- Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY