Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
The Maxillofacial Department are looking to appoint a new consultant surgeon with an interest in Head & Neck Cancer, Skin Cancer and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. This is a vacant post and we seek a colleague who can demonstrate their ability to work as part of our efficient and cohesive multidisciplinary team and interact well with consultant colleagues, local GPs and dentists. The department provides a wide range of maxillofacial services including oncology, trauma, orthognathic surgery and soft tissue pathology. The successful candidate would join the maxillofacial emergency rota supervising junior doctors on call. The department is based within the Head and Neck Clinical Services Centre, which comprises the Departments of: ENT and Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Ophthalmology and Dermatology. The MFU has a team of specialists providing orthodontics, oral surgery and restorative dentistry as part of dental and surgical MDT care. We have a fully equipped MFU laboratory with highly skilled specialist technicians providing the support for rehabilitation post-surgery and complex care. Clinical support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers are in place to support this post. Interview Date: 31st January 2025 Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of Head and neck cancer patients. The appointee will join the existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to St. Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected. The Trust runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants. About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of Head and neck cancer patients. The appointee will join the existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to St. Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected. The Trust runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS OMFS Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCST (or equivalent) in OMFS Experience in Head and Neck Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Experience
Broad clinical training in the speciality of OFMS Experience of free tissue transfer in the head and neck for Oral and Skin reconstruction. Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery Understanding of clinical risk management Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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The Maxillofacial Department are looking to appoint a new consultant surgeon with an interest in Head & Neck Cancer, Skin Cancer and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. This is a vacant post and we seek a colleague who can demonstrate their ability to work as part of our efficient and cohesive multidisciplinary team and interact well with consultant colleagues, local GPs and dentists. The department provides a wide range of maxillofacial services including oncology, trauma, orthognathic surgery and soft tissue pathology. The successful candidate would join the maxillofacial emergency rota supervising junior doctors on call. The department is based within the Head and Neck Clinical Services Centre, which comprises the Departments of: ENT and Audio-Vestibular Medicine, Audiology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Ophthalmology and Dermatology. The MFU has a team of specialists providing orthodontics, oral surgery and restorative dentistry as part of dental and surgical MDT care. We have a fully equipped MFU laboratory with highly skilled specialist technicians providing the support for rehabilitation post-surgery and complex care. Clinical support staff including nursing, technical and administration staff numbers are in place to support this post. Interview Date: 31st January 2025 Main duties of the job
The appointee will join the Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of Head and neck cancer patients. The appointee will join the existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to St. Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected. The Trust runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants. About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Job responsibilities
The appointee will join the Maxillofacial Team as a Consultant Surgeon and will be expected to participate in all facets of department activity with particular focus on the management of Head and neck cancer patients. The appointee will join the existing Head and Neck Surgical team and support them in resection and reconstruction. They will also lead on Sentinel Node Biopsy as a new service here in QA and in time lead the Maxillofacial Skin Cancer Service. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Maxillofacial Department with a possible visiting role to St. Marys Hospital in the Isle of Wight (clinics and day case surgery only). Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected. The Trust runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice FRCS OMFS Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCST (or equivalent) in OMFS Experience in Head and Neck Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Experience
Broad clinical training in the speciality of OFMS Experience of free tissue transfer in the head and neck for Oral and Skin reconstruction. Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery Understanding of clinical risk management Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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