Job overview
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a specialty doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will be required to be part of the middle grade on-call cover for the specialty in a 1:6 capacity. This is a non-resident on-call shift and is paid in addition to their standard contractual salary. There is shared responsibility with 2 other Specialty Doctors and 1 Specialist Registrar for daytime cover during normal working hours.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
2. To perform regular ward rounds to ensure regular review of in-patients.
3. To participate in minor oral surgery and fast track clinics in the department as required.
4. To participate in meaningful audit within the department.
5. To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.
6. To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.
7. To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
8. In certain cases, changes to the published job plan may be necessary to facilitate patient care and safety. These changes should only be temporary in nature e.g.: cover for another middle grade while on leave.
9. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
10. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
11. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
12. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
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