Locum Consultant Oral Surgeon Salisbury

Job summary

The department is looking to recruit a full time Locum Consultant in Oral Surgery with a special interest in paediatrics. The department would consider a job share arrangement. The successful candidate(s) will be fully integrated into the departmental clinics and out-patient treatment lists as well as involvement with theatres. There is no out of hours on call requirement for this post.

This is a 6 month fixed term post with the option to extend.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Out-patient Department

The role will contain routine attendance of new and follow up clinics for Oral Surgery patient care. There is a wide variety of pathologies treated within the department (cleft, orthognathic, salivary gland, oral medicine etc.) and the opportunity to be present at multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics.

The successful candidate will perform independent minor operations under local anaesthesia, plus inhalation and intravenous sedation.

Theatre

General anaesthetic lists may be available to undertake surgical treatment, including treatment of impacted and ectopic teeth, plus Paediatric Oral Surgery lists.

Leadership

The post holder will have a responsibility for paediatric oral surgery lists.

Within the department there are shared roles amongst the Consultant staff, and it is expected that the post holder will be allocated to undertake one of the following:

• Clinical Governance Lead
• Clinical Lead
• Educational Supervisor for the Registrars
• Educational Supervisor for the DCTs

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and a shared focus on excellent patient care. With a history spanning more than 250 years, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust combines a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach to healthcare. We employ over 4,000 staff and provide around 470 beds, delivering a range of acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their full potential. Flexible working opportunities help colleagues balance work and personal commitments while continuing to meet the needs of our patients and services. We offer a wide range of NHS benefits, including membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, NHS staff discounts and access to onsite facilities. Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the benefits of a historic cathedral city with easy access to countryside, the south coast and major transport links. It is an excellent place to live, work and build your career. To find out more about Salisbury, visit Experience Salisbury.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Aptitude and Motivation

Essential

• Excellent written communication
• Interest and commitment to teaching others

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• BDS (or equivalent)
• Full GDC registration with a licence to practice
• Eligible for entry on the Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Training (CCT) in Oral Surgery at time of interview
• Minimum one year post CCT qualification clinical experience in secondary care setting.

Experience / clinical skills

Essential

• Successful completion of SAC - approved training programme in Oral Surgery or within 3 months of completion, or equivalent
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
• Experience of MDT working

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).