Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Main Responsibilities and Duties Together with the other clinical colleagues to provide a service for patients referred to the Maxillofacial Department. This will includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. Shared responsibility with the other clinical colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for patient referred to the Maxillofacial Department. The day to day working arrangements will need to take account of the need to cover colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Contribute to continuing oral and maxillofacial surgery education and clinical governance initiatives. Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the management team. To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. To contribute to the Audit Programme.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Oral & Maxillofacial services. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty.
This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues. To undertake management duties as agreed with the Divisional Manager/Clinical Director.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility. To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. Our ambition is to provide an outstanding level of care to our patients and communities. 1. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. 3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. 5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme. 7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care

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