Locum Consultant in Oral however, the post holder may be required to work across Trust sites and peripheral units to meet service needs. Participation in the on-call rota is required. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the team delivering general OMFS services. The postholder’s duties will be based mainly at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, although there may be a requirement to visit other hospitals within the trust (Churchill Hospital, Oxford, Nuffield Centre for Orthopaedics, Oxford and Horton Hospital, Banbury) or to some of the other hospitals within the Thames Valley in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire or Wiltshire. It is a condition of the appointment that the postholder will be willing to work in any of the Trust’s locations The postholder will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, Dental Core trainees and Dental SHO’s. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trusts and nationally. The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair. Working for our organisation Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel . In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in the supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Foundation year doctors, and Dental Core trainees. The post holder is expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, achieving compliance with 18 weeks and other targets set by the Trust and nationally. The department provides the full remit of OMFS services, and the postholder will be expected to be part of the team delivering OMFS services. They would provide a general SEC service for OMFS within the Trust and work closely with Ophthalmology, ENT and Neurosurgery to deliver a high-quality service. Education to primary care clinicians will be seen as a contribution towards service delivery. OUH Trust Profile Teaching/Research The post-holder will be required to participate in programmed teaching activities including training of junior dentists, doctors, nurses and other professional staff within the Trust. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holder’s contribution to teaching, training and research will
Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery employer: OUH
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises compassionate care and professional development. With a commitment to delivering excellence in healthcare, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, a focus on teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients within a prestigious teaching trust located in the vibrant city of Oxford.
