We are looking to appoint to a whole time Substantive Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, joint 50/50 appointment between Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Chesterfield Royal
Infirmary NHS Foundation Trust. The contract is held with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate would be expected to work with existing OMFS consultants to manage the Head and Neck oncology workload both ablative and reconstructive and would also work with existing colleagues to provide the routine OMFS/Trauma/Oral Surgery service.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, effective and modern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, practicing the full remit of the specialty whilst recognising special regional and national specialist arrangements, e.g., Cleft/ Craniofacial Services.
The appointee will deliver the CRHFT OMFS general and trauma pathway with clinics and operating at Chesterfield Royal Hospital but major surgery and follow-up being undertaken at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. A joint specialist orthognathic clinic with orthodontics will be undertaken at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment. He/she will be required to cover for colleagues during planned and unexpected periods of absence and will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful candidate would be expected to work with existing OMFS consultants to manage the OMFS general and trauma service. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will work with regional colleagues to develop the trauma and orthognathic service across South Yorkshire.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
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