University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking surgeon to join our highly dedicated and award-winning Head & Neck (H&N) MDT team.
This will be a substantive position for a full time Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) with an interest in Head & Neck (H&N) Surgical Oncology. This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced department.
The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training and clinical research and audit. The successful candidate will have a primary interest in OMFS Head & Neck Surgery and will be expected to play a key role in the continuation of developing a world class Head & Neck centre at UCLH.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post (10 PAs) which entails major input into the care of OMFS Head & Neck patients across UCLH. A detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives will be agreed once in post, involving elective theatre and outpatient sessions.
The postholder will be expected to play a key role in providing exemplary patient care at UCLH as part of the NEL/NCL Head & Neck Surgical Elective Hub. The role is included in a 1:7 on-call rota which includes weekend / out of hours.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Eligible for full GMC Registration
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
* Intercollegiate FRCS (OMFS) MBBS and BDS [or equivalent]
* Fellowship in OMFS Head and Neck Surgery, Minimal access surgery, reconstructive surgery
Experience
* A full grounding in the assessment and surgical treatment of patients presenting with problems in the Head and Neck area particularly cancer
* Experience in plastic surgery/ENT/neurosurgery is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
* Experience in the surgical treatment for Head and Neck cancer together with an understanding of the non-surgical treatments and supportive and palliative care.
* Formal training in Head and Neck surgery with a secure knowledge of the non-surgical treatment of Head and Neck cancer.
* Experience of OMFS trauma and emergency care and independent care of acute and chronic OMFS conditions
* Post-CCT Head and Neck Fellowship experience
Communication
* Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Personal and People Development
* To be able to explain to patients the complex nature of Head and Neck cancer.
* Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
* Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Demonstrable commitment to upholding the Trust values of safety, kindness, teamwork and continuous improvement
Research, Teaching skill and experience
* Track record of publications
* Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students
* Experience in the conduct of Phase III trials with a willingness to take part in Phase I/II studies.
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.
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum + London weight (On Call Category A Freq Medium)
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