Specialty Doctor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a  Specialty Doctor to join our proactive team. The post holder will be expected to embrace the culture of the unit and work enthusiastically and closely with the existing team to develop all areas of the service.

The role will consist of a mixture of outpatient clinics, minor oral surgery sessions for patients under local anaesthesia, local anaesthesia with sedation, general anaesthetic sessions under reduced supervision and clinical administration.

*  Please note all applicants that apply must have full dental registration*

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking outpatient clinics independently referring to a consultant when required.
• Unsupervised day case operating for patients under general anaesthesia.
• Local anaesthetic Minor Oral Surgery lists in outpatient department.
• Provide senior level cover in the department including supervision and teaching of less experienced doctors.
• Participate in the development of maxillofacial services as agreed with the clinical lead.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
• Develop and maintain good communications with General Dental Practitioners and General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
• Active involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance.
• Ensure that own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Review System.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In general, the post holder will be expected to:

• Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of clinical care.
• Take on appropriate management responsibilities and lead in service developments as appropriate to interests and experience.

Clinical Objectives

• To provide, with colleagues, adult and paediatric oral surgery care in both day case and out-patient settings.