Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
This post is offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs), although applications for less than full-time will be considered.
Duties will primarily be based at our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites, although all medical staff are involved in delivering care across all three sites.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of care to patients in the Oral & Maxillofacial service
- Referral of patients to other specialties as appropriate
- Out-patient activities/clinics depending on patient needs
- Participation in relevant multidisciplinary teams and meetings
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
- Active involvement in audit and clinical governance, including service improvement activities
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and across three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritize our people and values to deliver the best possible care. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks provide safe spaces to share ideas and concerns, promoting awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join our team to make a difference every day.
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Job responsibilities
- This post is offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs), although applications for less than full-time will be considered.
- Duties will primarily be based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites, with involvement in patient care across all three sites.
- The main duties include:
- Provision of care to patients in Oral Surgery
- Referral of patients to other specialties as appropriate
- Out-patient activities/clinics based on patient needs
- Participation in multidisciplinary teams and meetings
- Teaching and supervising junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
- Engagement in audit, clinical governance, and service improvement activities
Person Specification Management Skills
- Demonstrates an analytical approach to problem-solving
- Good time management
- Strong organizational skills
Qualifications
- Dental Degree from a recognized dental school
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- Certifications such as ATLS, ALS, APLS, or PALS
- Higher qualifications e.g., MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA, or equivalent
GDC Registration
- Full GDC registration with a license to practice, including your GDC number
Experience
- At least four years of full-time hospital service in a junior or higher grade since first registration, including a minimum of one year in Oral Surgery
- Experience in teaching clinical skills
- Experience in clinical research and development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.