The Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) team are looking to recruit a Trust Grade doctor to join our team.
This is a 12-month fixed term position starting as soon as possible.
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual looking to expand their skills and knowledge in OMF surgery. This post is ideal for either a medically or dentally qualified resident doctor who is looking to advance their career in OMF surgery. This could also be an opportunity for a dually qualified doctor prior to ST entry training in OMF surgery. We would expect a dental graduate to have at least two years of oral maxillofacial experience at DCT/SHO level and a medical only graduate to have finished F1 and F2 training.
The key roles of the post holder will be to participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, emergency referrals, ward rounds and operating theatre sessions, with appropriate supervision according to experience. They will also contribute to the on-call rota for emergency OMFS services and will have opportunities to develop clinical, surgical and professional skills.
Whilst the posts available do not form part of the formal training programme, we endeavour to offer post holders the same training and educational opportunities as colleagues in training, including paid study leave. You will be provided with clinical and educational supervision, to enable your personal and portfolio development. There is also an active Postgraduate Medical Education Centre.
Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with oral and maxillofacial conditions under appropriate senior supervision.
Participate in the assessment and management of emergency referrals, including facial trauma, odontogenic infections and other acute OMFS presentations.
Provide care for inpatients, including daily ward rounds, documentation and discharge planning.
Attend and contribute to outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
Assist with minor and major surgical procedures appropriate to the level of experience.
Participate in the departmental on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where applicable.
Work closely with consultants, specialty doctors, trainees, nursing staff and allied health professionals to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records.
Request and interpret appropriate investigations and prescribe safely in accordance with Trust policies.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in departmental teaching, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
Maintain professional standards in accordance with General Medical Council guidance and Trust policies.
Undertake mandatory training and engage in continuing professional development.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as reasonably requested by the Clinical Lead or supervising consultant.
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
It’s our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
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- Please see the job description attached. This details the role expectations and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
