Consultant In Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery (Interest In Skin Cancer)

Job summary This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team ofenthusiastic consultants, who are supported by colleagues in radiology and alliedspecialties.
The Oral and Maxillofacial Department at Pinderfields Hospital isset in a spacious custom built clinical area benefiting from high specificationequipment.The Trust has a clear vision to develop an integrated service across thedistrict and whilst this position will be based at Pinderfields Hospital itwill accessdedicated elective facilities on the other sites within the Trust.We are proud that our workforce - ourgreatest asset - strives for excellence every day in providing care and supportto thousands of people living across Wakefield and North Kirklees.
Mid-Yorkshirecelebrates excellence and innovation.
We have modern, state-of-the-artfacilities and provide first class learning and development opportunities.Mid-Yorks is transforming, grounded in our values to care and improve,respecting our patients, our community and our staff, to deliver the higheststandards of care.
Main duties of the job The mainduties of the post will include:The post holderwill be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute andelective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
This post will be support asub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development ofa sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.This post willinclude being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with PlasticSurgery, Dermatology and HistopathologyDelivery ofoutpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in PinderfieldsGeneral Hospital, Dewsbury and DistrictHospital and Pontefract General InfirmaryUrgent andemergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisionsof working time regulations and safe working.
On call duties are shared withLeeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at1PA.
Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also beconsidered.
Participation ofteaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of coretrainees and specialist registrars Provisionof advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinicaland/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner whichinspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.
About us We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards.
We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need.
As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups.
We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this!
Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities This post isoffered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time or job shareapplications will be considered.
The post hasbeen created to support the existing consultants and specialists in Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery and to continue to develop the skin cancer service.Whilst the role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield,we provide services at our other hospital sites in Dewsbury and DistrictHospital and Pontefract General Infirmary.
The department provides secretarialsupport and office accommodation.
The post holder will be expectedto work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery service.
The mainduties of the post will include:The post holderwill be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute andelective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
This post will be support asub-specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and the development ofa sentinel lymph node biopsy service and Mohs micrographic surgical service.This post willinclude being a core member of the skin MDT in conjunction with PlasticSurgery, Dermatology and HistopathologyDelivery ofoutpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in PinderfieldsGeneral Hospital, Dewsbury and DistrictHospital and Pontefract General InfirmaryUrgent andemergency care duties including out of hours on call working within the provisionsof working time regulations and safe working.
On call duties are shared withLeeds Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit on a 1:12 rota currently assessed at1PA.
Candidates not wishing to participate on the on call rota will also beconsidered.
Participation ofteaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of coretrainees and specialist registrars Provisionof advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinicaland/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner whichinspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field.About TheDepartmentThe departmentincludes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, and Community DentalService.
Our team is made up of enthusiastic and highly motivated individualssupported by a dedicated specialty-secretariat, with office and networkedcomputer facilities.
We serve apopulation of approximately 650,000 covering Wakefield, Pontefract andDewsbury.
Our main base is in Wakefield.
We have a fully equipped and modernout-patient department including 9 clinic rooms, 2 major treatment rooms, arecovery area and a maxillofacial laboratory.We have an out-patient department in Dewsbury with 2 clinic rooms and aminor treatment room.
The Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery service currently has 5 consultants (2 visiting), 6Specialty Doctors, 2 Specialty Registrars and 11 core trainees.
The Orthodonticclinical team includes 4 part-time consultants, 2 specialty registrars and 2orthodontic therapists.
The Community Dentistry Service has 1 consultant, 2specialist dentists, 1 senior dental officers and 3 dental officers and arebased over multiple sites.The consultantbody covers most sub-specialty areas with the exception of major head and neckcancer surgery.
Person Specification Experience Essential Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of OMFS Desirable Computer literate Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
GDC / GMC Registration Essential Please state full GMC number Full GMC Registration Inclusion on the GMC Specialist List for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Eligible for GDC registration Evidence of post CCT experience/qualifications in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery successful completion of SAC approved CCST training programme in OMFS (eligible if completion within 6 months of the date of the appointment) Qualifications Essential MBBS and BDS or equivalent MFDS, MRCS and FRCS (OMFS) ATLS provider status Desirable MFDS or equivalent Higher degree Prizes/Papers/Presentations Audit or Quality Improvement Projects Teaching qualification / awards Management Skills Essential Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.
Desirable Possess good organisational and personal management skills