Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a part-time specialty doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will be part of the middle grade on-call cover for the specialty in a 1:6 capacity. This is a non-resident on-call shift and is paid in addition to the standard contractual salary. There is shared responsibility with 4 other Specialty Doctors for daytime cover during normal working hours.

• Be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
• Perform regular ward rounds to ensure regular review of in-patients.
• Participate in minor oral surgery and fast track clinics in the department as required.
• Participate in meaningful audit within the department.
• Participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.
• Deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.
• Carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
• Develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• Have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• Deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. The Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include:
Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire);
Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys).