Specialty Doctor, Leicester

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Full time
Location: Leicester
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Job summary This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust. The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population of over one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity, Facial Trauma and Salivary Gland Disease. The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holders to reflect the demands of the service. The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest. Main duties of the job The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery. The post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, to commence as soon as possible. The successful candidate must possess full GDC registration. The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population approaching one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity - including Cleft Lip and Palate problems, and Oral and Craniofacial Implants. The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holder to reflect the demands of the service. The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest. About us We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centre. Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us. Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are: We focus on what matters most We treat others how we would like to be treated We are passionate and creative in our work We do what we say we are going to do We are one team and we are best when we work together Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience. Job responsibilities This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICE The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and also beds on the Kinmonth Unit where our major cases are cared for. The outpatient department provides accommodation for the clinical staff in individual fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries. There are regular maxillofacial outpatient clinics held in our alliance hospitals; Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville. All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and, if necessary, admitted there. THEATRE FACILITIES There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres. OTHER DUTIES The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available. TEACHING The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. AUDIT The appointee will be expected to show an ability to initiate, perform and present is an active programme of audit within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged. RESEARCH There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details) Qualification / Registration Essential Full GDC MFDS registration Medical competence Essential 3 year's experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent experience in recognised posts Dental Competence Essential Competent in dento-alveolar surgery. Audit Essential Understanding of audit principles Desirable Previous audit experience Team Working Essential Experience of professional team working

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