University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to recruit one full-time Junior Doctor ST1/2 (equivalent to CT1/2 level) position to join Head and Neck Surgical specialties. The post is expected to start February 2025 on a 6-month contract with a possibility of extending. Advertised as Trust Junior Doctor ST1/2 posts for Head & Neck; we would consider applicants wishing to carry out more specific roles in either Maxillofacial Surgery or ENT Surgery depending on individual interest and training needs. We encourage applications from individuals who are medically qualified Junior Trust doctors (equivalent to CT1/2) wishing to pursue a career in Head & Neck Surgery. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide care for both Head and Neck, Maxillofacial and ENT patients. The Rota allows the post holder to have the opportunity to gain significant Head and Neck Cancer experience including reconstructive free flap surgery (around eight major cases performed per month), facial trauma, and aesthetic facial surgery. Applicants will also be encouraged to participate in the extensive teaching, research, audit, and service improvement within UCL collaboration projects around individual development requirements and the needs of the service. The on-call Rota is a full shift system to cover the Maxillofacial and ENT admissions. All eight Trust junior doctors will participate in the shift system. About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom, and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH has been recognized as the top trust to work at in England for the second year running! In the most recent NHS staff survey, UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent Experience
Proven experience in either Maxillofacial, general Head & Neck, or ENT fields Experience of surgical in-patient care A & E Experience Skills and Abilities
Experience of acute and in-patient management Experience of performing minor oral surgical procedures Full MOS skills Communication
Excellent command of the English language Personal and People Development
Maxillofacial / ENT training career Full GMC registration 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. Salary: £49,909 a year p.a + London weighting (out-of-hours detailed in job description)
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