Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

This is a full-time, substantive Specialty Doctor post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery based in West Sussex, at St. Richard's Hospital, but with activity also scheduled at Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham.
The focus of this appointment will be to maintain the delivery of an oral surgery service, and head and neck surgical dermatology service, to local patients., The post-holder will join a well-established team within the Maxillofacial Unit, where we provide a compehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Service, including Head & Neck Cancer (primary surgery takes place at the adjacent Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth), orthognathic surgery, salivary gland surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. In addition there is a large head and next skin cancer service.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Out-patient OMFS clinic (new and follow-up)
Out-patient Minor Oral Surgery and Skin Surgery
In-patient Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Skin Surgery
Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD
The postholder will be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS; a medical qualification and experience in the management of head and neck skin cancer would be additional benefit.

Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex., The post-holder will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive oral surgery service. They will be expected to carry out common oral surgery procedures, and head and neck surgical dermatology procedures under LA and GA without supervision. They will be expected to undertake emergency and trauma surgery. They will contribute to the supervision of junior staff within the department. They will contribute to clinical teaching within the department.
On Call Commitment: No regular on-call commitment but the post-holder will be encouraged and supported to contribute to the middle-grade on-call rota on occasion when rota gaps appear, and a regular on-call commitment may be expected in the future (with appropriate job planning)
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team-player to join our busy, dynamic Maxillofacial Unit.