The post is for the appointment of a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck cancer, skin cancer, and General OMFS. This is an opportunity to join a committed and motivated team of OMFS consultant surgeons working across Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). We also work closely with colleagues in Leicester to provide seamless care for patients across the region. The post will be primarily based at NGH with some outreach clinical sessions at KGH.
Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake head and neck cancer surgery, including microvascular reconstructive surgery for patients from across the county and surrounding areas. The maxillofacial head and neck team also receive referrals from Buckinghamshire and work closely with Leicester to treat their head and neck cancer patients in Northampton and Leicester. The post holder will be part of the Head and Neck Oncology MDT.
Northampton General Hospital is a core member of the East Midlands Head and Neck Cancer Network, and the post holder will join this forum to explore how we can improve services and support across the region.
The Department has a Cone-Beam CT, six surgeries, specialist nurse in wound care, and an OMFS laboratory offering a full range of reconstructive and planning facilities to include 3-D imagery software and 3-D printing.
Job responsibilities
1. To fully support the delivery and development of the Maxillofacial Service.
2. To share responsibility for the service with the other Consultants, Head and neck surgeon supported by the general maxillofacial surgeons.
3. To ensure full submission of data to the Head and neck database, in line with national recommendations.
4. To participate with the other Consultant Surgeons in the management of the Department of Maxillofacial.
5. To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education.
6. To contribute to management within the Trust through the Directorate.
7. To participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Medical degree FRCS or equivalent. Full GMC registration. On Specialist Registrar/Accreditation.
* Will be required to maintain a full registration with General Medical Council.
* Postgraduate thesis.
* GDC registration.
Knowledge & Experience
* Minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher surgical training. Part of this period may be in a post equivalent with responsibility and training potential.
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in OMFS.
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems relating to OMFS and particularly opinion on relevant head and neck oncology cases.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of OMFS patients.
* Ability to advise and run a smooth, efficient OMFS service for both in-patients and outpatients.
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and treatment.
* Experience of providing general on-call in OMFS.
* Proven involvement in clinical audit and a proven track record of ophthalmology research with evidence of publications.
* Experience of audit management.
* Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
* TIG or equivalent fellowship in Head & Neck.
* Commitment to clinical risk management and clinical governance.
Skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
* Ability to teach effectively to all levels of staff.
* Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff.
* Ability to plan, implement and evaluate research. Participate in and implement audits. Be actively involved with Risk Management strategies.
* The appointee will be expected to drive and provide own transport and live within reasonable travelling distance of Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals for on-call commitments.
* Caring attitude to patients.
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
* Flexible approach, able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
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.
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