Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job Overview
Applications are invited to apply for a 12-month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join an established department dealing with all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is run by 5 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons and 3 Consultant Orthodontists.
Main Duties of the Job
This post is based at Chase Farm and Barnet Hospitals with satellite clinics at the Royal Free and Edgware Community Hospitals. Adult elective surgery is centralised to a dedicated theatre at Chase Farm with paediatric surgery at Barnet Hospital. The on-call service and emergency service is based at Barnet Hospital where the first tier of on call consists of nine junior staff (6 DF1/2 and 3 Trust Doctors) on a compliant 48hr full shift rota with 1 in 6 middle tier nights and a weekend middle grade non-resident on-call cover based at Barnet Hospital.
Working for our Organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* MBBS/BDS (or equivalent)
* Full Registration with GMC and/or GDC
* Completion of foundation and core training (or equivalent)
Desirable Criteria
* Other higher qualification
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential Criteria
* Team worker
* Punctual
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to work flexibly
Desirable Criteria
* Interested in working towards a higher degree
Surgical Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Desirable Criteria
* Prior experience in OMFS at SHO/registrar level
* Possession of ATLS
* Possession of ALS
* Teaching experience
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Research, Publications & Audit
Desirable Criteria
* Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed papers
* Evidence of participation in audit projects
* Demonstration of a commitment to research
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* SCF Job description (PDF, 456.4KB)
* Person Specification (PDF, 232.4KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 99.3KB)
* Work Schedule SCF (PDF, 222.1KB)
* Medical and Dental - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 940.0KB)
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