Consultant Oral Surgeon

There is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust as a substantive oral surgeon. The appointee will be expected to support the Maxillofacial unit by assisting in all aspects for recovery of services. There will be the opportunity to have access to our specialist team with skills in oncology, orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, craniofacial surgery and trauma. The Unit is a regional centre for Head and Neck Cancer, Cleft, Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery. There are close working relationships with ENT and Plastics. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is the largest multi-site trust in UK.The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department works across three sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital (SH).The Trust is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department has 12 OMFS consultants, 1 Oral Surgery consultant and 5 staff grades. It also employs 2 Consultant Orthodontists. The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working. Elective theatre sessions will be at the Solihull and Heartlands Hospital. Our consultants work within a culture of mutual respect and colleague support. We welcome individuals who follow the ethos of our department and are eager to deliver high quality care to our diverse population., The appointee will be involved in running clinics and theatres at Solihull hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The appointee with be responsible for supporting the oral surgery service at University Hospitals Birmingham, including oral surgery commitments at City Hospital., General responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service. Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service they must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. In the management of employees of the Trust, they will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect. All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager. You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons. Job description, General responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service. Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service they must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. In the management of employees of the Trust, they will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect. All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager. You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.

Clinical responsibilities,

• Dental degree
• Full GDC registration as a Specialist in Oral Surgery
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• Dental degree
• Full GDC registration as a Specialist in Oral Surgery
  
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.