Clinical Fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Job summary

The applicant for 'Fellow in Maxillofacial/ Head & Neck Surgery' is expected to be a senior trainee who has completed or is near completion of their specialist training and has both dental and medical degrees, with ability to obtain conditional professional registration in the UK. The role would be for a minimum of 12 months.

The fellow is expected to be part of a cohesive team which integrates well with colleagues in ENT, Plastic Surgery and the allied Dental Specialties. The fellow will attend theatre sessions, general and multidisciplinary clinics and undertake ward rounds. To obtain full benefit from the post the applicant should already possess a broad OMFS operative experience and a good grounding specifically in head and neck cancer surgery. Participation on the second on call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery will be a mandatory part of the role.

The fellow would be expected to provide on call cover under the responsibility of the on call consultant but would be expected to operate independently and to offer teaching to junior colleagues when possible.

The role could be tailored to an applicant's particular training needs including cross specialty exposure to ENT/Plastic surgery if required.

Applicants are strongly advised to discuss the role with the Specialty Lead in OMFS before application.

Main duties of the job

The fellow will be expected to diagnose and treat patients to a high standard under the guidance of supervising consultants. Treatment may include providing minor oral surgery to both out-patients and in-patients. This post contributes to the middle grade on-call rota within OMFS, in conjunction with a DCT and consultant.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic and clinical judgment Validated logbook with summary of documentation of surgical exposure to date

Desirable

Attendance at relevant courses, ATLS, ALERT,CrlSP or equivalent Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness and prioritize clinical need Shows aptitude for practical skills, hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo- spatial awareness Capacity to be objective in highly emotive situations & pressurized environments Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help Capacity to adjust language as appropriate to the situation, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Capacity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership as appropriate

Qualifications and Training

Essential

BDS or equivalent primary dental Qualification

Desirable

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Certificate of completion of training or nearing end of training

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

Capacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all Capacity & motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others

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