OMFS Locally Employed Doctor

Torbay and South Devon ENT Department, Torbay Hospital, is looking to appoint an OMFS Locally Employed Doctor (ST1 equivalent) for a period of 12 months.
The post will include on-call, ward and outpatient based working. They will focus on looking after patients on the wards or through an elective, ambulatory or on call route. There will be opportunities to complete training opportunities such as clinical skills, attending clinics or theatre lists.
On call requirements will be on a 1:5 rota Monday - Thursday and 1:6 rota Friday and weekends which will include 24-hour non-resident on call shifts and weekend working on a compliant junior doctor rota., To be an enthusiastic member of the surgical team attending and participating with ward rounds, including all aspects of inpatient care including discharges and outpatient emergency clinics.
Be a pro-active member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure excellent and well-co-ordinated patient care.
Develop clinical knowledge through attendance at weekly timetabled educational meetings.
Develop teaching skills through the supervision of medical students rotating through the Department.
Have opportunity for career development through the opportunity to attend relevant courses and to prepare for relevant exams.
Comply with local and trust policies and procedures., The OMFS Department manages the full range of OMFS conditions. Patients requiring joint care with Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, or Specialist Paediatrics are referred to tertiary referral centres. Specialist clinics are provided in the following areas:
+ · Head & Neck Cancer MDT
+ · Two week wait clinic jointly run with ENT
+ · Deformity & Orthognathic surgery
+ · Skin cancer MDT
+ · Paediatric dentistry, There is a strong commitment to education both within OMFS and within the Trust generally. We have one Specialty Trainee on the South West rotation, and one oral surgery Specialty Trainee. Medical students currently attend the department from the Peninsula Medical School and Exeter Medical School, and dental students from Peninsula Dental School. There is a full audit programme supported by the department of Clinical Effectiveness with regular multi-professional meetings.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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