The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. A population of approximately 400,000 is covered by the service leading to a varied and busy department workload. The specialty works closely with the adjacent departments of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology and Ophthalmology and shares the department with an active Orthodontic Unit.
Most out-patient and day case activity takes place in a purpose-built and dedicated out-patient department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro which incorporate out-patient waiting areas, examination and treatment rooms, day case theatre, consultants’ offices, a secretarial and clerical area, and nurses’ office.
Specific Duties
Management and treatment of patients encompassing full scope of practice in Oral surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery through clinics, operating lists including trauma and on call duties.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery cases.
To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes on call duties.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME/CPD).
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit. To attend meetings as appropriate.
Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities (where applicable).
Access to named Educational Supervisor
The post will involve at least six clinical sessions per week up to a maximum of ten.
The clinical sessions will include MOS, IV Sedation lists, Day case and Inpatient GA operating lists and out-patient clinics for new and follow-up patients.
On call duties throughout the week including overnight in addition to 1:6 weekend on call for 48 hours.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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