Locum H&N Consultant in OMFS

Job summary

The OMFS H&N team in ELHT is looking to appoint WTE Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial H&N Surgeon, with an interest in Head and Neck Cancer ablation and reconstruction. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, diverse, and motivated team of clinicians, with national/international reputation and an established practice based on quality of outcomes. The local demand for OMFS H&N surgery makes the unit one of the busiest in the Northwest. The successful candidate will be a core member of the dedicated weekly Lancashire & South Cumbria H&N MDT which covers a population of over patients

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will participate in the General OMFS on-call rota and will be encouraged to develop special interests that will further boost the reputation of the unit. ELHT has a nation-renowned "world-class" facial skin cancer service, that links closely with the H&N MDT and service. We expect the candidates to have a dedicated tract record that indicates commitment to H&N surgery, a drive for clinical excellence and a motivation for innovation and teamwork.

The post holder will hold regular independent outpatient clinics and will be responsible for formalising patient care pathways. This involves care of patients on cancer pathways and expediting care in order to meet the cancer standards. The post holder will also be responsible for pre, post and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery as well as provision of care for the in-patients.

We are a highly motivated and cohesive team dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients. The programme of support for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and experience.

We have a strong emphasis on training and have a strong commitment to support, mentorship and development of all of our staff and have regular multidisciplinary meetings.

About us

The ELHT OMFS H&N service covers a geographical area known as "The three B's", including the towns of Bolton, Burnley, and Blackburn. We offer services to approximately 1 million population. Outpatient clinics and Day Case surgery is carried out at all three hospital sites. All inpatient work, including major H&N surgery is carried out at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital site, with a support from a dedicated surgical ICU. We proud ourselves for continuing an uninterrupted H&N cancer service throughout the covid pandemic and having an established and standardised patient ERAS H&N pathway. The OMFS H&N team works closely with the ENT H&N team in ELHT, with mutual support and operating jointly when required.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff,many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

This post is subject to the New Consultant Contract 2003.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The OMFS service is currently delivered by a team of eight (8) OMFS Consultants. This is a replacement post with the anticipation of a further expansion by a further new appointment of the consultant body in the near future and highlights the focus of the Trust in delivering high quality care based on collaboration and teamwork.

The General OMFS on-call rota will be 1:8.

The team has close links with the University of Central Lancashire and a strong presence in national/international committees and fora, with research publications, invited lectures and participation in clinical trials. The successful applicants will be encouraged to participate in education, research, and innovation and will be supported in developing novel services for patients benefits.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise Proven Team Working Research Experience MBChB or equivalent BDS or equivalent Recognised as medical educator

Desirable

Surgical prizes Master's/MD/PhD Formal teaching qualification Publications Formal teaching qualification

Training

Essential

Trained Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Desirable

Evidence of a special interest.

Experience

Essential

Wide experience of specialty Research experience Proven record of successful microvascular reconstructions

Desirable

Demonstrated teaching experience.

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