Specialty Doctor In Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Head, Neck, Breast & Dermatology Care Group. The successful applicant will work between the sites of William Harvey Hospital, Kent & Canterbury Hospital and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital. You will work as part of a team with the existing 7 Consultants and other staff within the department. The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly within this team structure and participate in a 1:6 2nd on call rota.

Job Responsibilities

This is a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial post, whole time, based at William Harvey Hospital, but with split duties at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. On-call duties will be at the William Harvey Hospital which is the Kent Centre for oral and maxillofacial surgery serving a population of 720,000. The Oral and Maxillofacial department is accommodated in modern premises and provides a comprehensive service for medical and surgical problems involving the mouth, jaws, face, neck and supporting structures. The Unit has an active interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is involved in clinical research.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification MJDF, MFDS, FDS, MDent Surg or willingness to complete in a specified time scale
• Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
• Significant up to date knowledge and skills in routine oral surgery

Desirable

• Postgraduate Sedation qualification
• Teaching qualification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Competence in minor oral surgery procedures
• Experience of working in a busy oral and maxillofacial department
• Experience in sedation
• Knowledge of the provision of training for the dental workforce

Desirable

• Experience in teaching
• Skills in clinical audit and/or research

Personal/Professional Attributes

Essential

• Excellent physical dexterity skills

Desirable

• Well-developed communication/interpersonal skills
• Sensitive to the needs of patient groups
• Committed, motivated team player with the ability to work unsupervised
• Effective leadership skills and behaviours
• Excellent organisational skills
• IT skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

About East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust care', empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust're looking for compassionate people to be part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's improvement journey.