Locum Consultant in OMFS with special interest in Orthognathic Surgery

Job overview

Vacancy can be potentially be either Permanent or a 12 month Locum

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative full time Consultant to support delivery of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across the Tees Valley.

This post is ideally full-time to provide cover a vacancy, however part-time would be considered. The candidate should have a broad experience in General Maxillofacial Surgery including Head & Neck, Facial Trauma, TMJ, Skin, Dentoalveolar Surgery, with a special interest in orthognathic surgery.

The post will be based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, providing an exciting opportunity to work within a committed team.

Main duties of the job

Also supporting the team is our Oral Surgery Consultant and our Restorative Dentistry Consultant.

The department has a fully functioning Maxillofacial laboratory which is equipped with up-to-date technology. The laboratory has intra & extra oral scanning facilities. It is equipped with 3D printers and 3D software for planning and image manipulation.

The James Cook University Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre and OMFS are part of the trauma MDT. The successful candidate will be part of the on‑call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial emergencies.

Further development of a candidate’s special interest in other areas of Maxillofacial Surgery will be encouraged and there is scope to develop these interests across all sites.

Working for our organisation

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Specialist Skills

• Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification.
• FRCS (or equivalent) and MFDS (or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the CCT

• Training in appraisal & mentoring techniques
• Medical Education qualification

Clinical Specialty Skills

• Clinical experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Clinical experience in orthognathic surgery

• Specialty fellowship
• ATLS provider

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior doctors and dentists.
• Innovative and supportive attitude. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Clinical Audit

• Formal teaching/training experience
• Previous personal research experience.
• Management training
• IT Skills
• Training in Appraisal techniques
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments.

Personal Skills

• Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to good team working and relationships
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
• Supportive and tolerant
• Good leadership skills
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Resident within 30 minutes travelling to the hospital

• Capacity for critical self appraisal.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.