Job summary
This is a full-time post within the Oral and Maxillofacial department supporting the Head & Neck pathways for Skin cancer, Oculoplastic and Mohs surgery. The role gives an exciting opportunity to consolidate and improve the treatment of skin cancer of the Head & Neck as part of a multidisciplinary team.The postholder would be expected to undertake training/development in Maxillofacial and Oculoplastic theatres. Mohs surgery runs twice per month. The role also includes outpatient clinics and minor operations in an Outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
The Postholder will work alongside the current team to provide high level treatment for patients.Other duties will include.
o Liaising with GPs and other external providerso Responsible for providing clinical services in line with Trust policyo Teaching and training responsibilities commensurate with an Associate Teaching Hospitalo Provision and planning of the services to meet service agreements. The successful candidate will be expected to work in liaison with other members of staff in other clinical departments.o Within Clinical Governance principles the appointee is responsible for maintaining a high-quality service with regular audit, risk assessment and complaint handling. This will be underpinned by the annual appraisal.o They will be expected to participate in rotational commitments along with other senior colleagues to provide full clinical services in OMFS.o To be responsible together with other surgeons for developing the multi-disciplinary team.o To achieve the required reduction in waiting times for consultation and treatment.o To contribute to the effective functioning of the Department as a key member of the OMFS team and assume responsibility, both singularly and corporately, for the appointment, management and education of junior medical staff.o To participate in multidisciplinary meetings.o Support implementation of the Clinical Strategy.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
A continuing responsibility for the clinical care of patients. Delivering a high-quality responsive service to the patients Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current surgical procedures. Participating in the training of Specialist Registrars and Clinical Fellow Participating in OMFS audit. Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of the Patients.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please be aware we reserve the right to close an advert early if we receive sufficient applications.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Independent operating for minor skin cancer procedures
- Experience and understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- CCT in OMFS/Oculoplastic/Plastic surgery/ENT
- Experience in skin cancer reconstrction
- Evidence in participation in audits
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
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Oral Surg Medics
Romford
RM7 0AG