Locum Consultant Surgeon

There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional Activities. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:8 rota which is classed as Category A (5%).
As a senior employee of the Trust the postholder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts' patients. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery patients at King's. Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleague's periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical & Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Ambulatory Care Division's management team.
To contribute to department's Audit and Clinical Governance Programme, participating in the trust's monthly local audit meeting, and attending the care group's monthly clinical governance meeting.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Dental Division's Business Plan. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Together with the other clinical staff, to provide a service for all Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery patients at Kings. Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for the unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical & Dental Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed by the Clinical Lead for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Ambulatory Care Divisions management team.
To contribute to departments Audit and Clinical Governance Programme, participating in the trusts monthly local audit meeting, and attending the care groups monthly clinical governance meeting.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Dental Divisions Business Plan. To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services.
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.
This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
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.
You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. GMC/GDC registerable medical and dental qualifications
Eligible for or holding full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC) and UK General Dental Council (GDC)
On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion1
Successful completion of an SAC-approved 5-year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 6 months of completion, or an equivalent completion of training which is recognised by the GMC
Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5-year training period in the NHS required for the speciality.
Subspecialty interest and training in facial Deformity, surgical dermatology, trauma and TMJ surgery
Experience in day to day organisation of OMFS services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Clear appreciation of the advantages and limitations for clinical practice of the present system for the provision of healthcare, coupled with proven capacity for the effective management of staff.
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Experience in clinical research
Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence
Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical, dental and paramedical staff
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Awareness of equality & disability
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
A clear understanding of NHS strategies and policies, and the opportunities and challenges they present to an NHS Acute Trust.
Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes nationally and locally. A clear understanding of NHS strategies and policies, and the opportunities and challenges they present to an NHS Acute Trust.