Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Gloucester
Job summary
The purpose of this post is to provide a Specialty Doctor post within the Trust's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. The post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professionals and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
o To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical serviceo To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyo To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateo To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policieso To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services planso To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgery Division or the Trust
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilitiesThe appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the DepartmentThe appointee will support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff. The appointee will support in the ongoing development of the routine oral surgery service.1:6 second on call rota
Education and trainingTo provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of dental requirementsTo participate in the undergraduate teaching programmeTo assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for DCT1s, DCT2s, DCT3s and other staff as appropriate
Audit (as agreed with Specialty Director)To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developmentsTo undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assuranceTo remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidentsThe postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-SPECDROMF
Job locations
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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Salary: £59,175 to £95,400 a year
