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Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic Specialty Doctors to join our Oral-Max-Fax department.

If successful you will work in outpatient clinics, operating sessions under LA in the department, operating sessions under GA in the operating theatre supported subject to level of experience and confidence as assessed by Consultant in charge and occasionally see referrals from other departments on the ward according to the needs of the department. 

Supportive training will be available in all aspects of Oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine, and you will be able to attend combined clinics with orthodontics/restorative and oncology. 

N.B.  we are unable to count Clinical Fellow/Specialty Registrar experience when calculating your salary as per the 2021 Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

If successful, some of your duties will include:

• General and Specialist Outpatient clinics, minor operating sessions under LA in the outpatient department.
• Undertaking day case operating lists, with appropriate supervision as deemed necessary.
• Working closely with Consultants with smooth running of the Consultant theatre lists
• Attending to emergencies and referrals to the OMFS Department from other specialties within the hospital
• Attending promptly to administrative matters and correspondence relating to any or all the above
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled (in rotation)
• Teach medical/dental students as directed
• To participate in a 1 in 6 out of hours second on call Rota for Oral & Maxillofacial Emergencies and in-patient care based at Broomfield Hospital. There is a Dental Core Trainee / Trust grade first on call tier until 5 pm and the Consultant is 3rd on call. This will be assigned on the job plan for remuneration subject to a diary exercise with peers
• To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including triaging, signing letters, result and discharge summaries as required
• Undertake and assist in audit projects at various times across the hub and spokes and attend a minimum of 75% of the monthly PAN Essex OMFS audit and M&M meetings which are set up on a rolling weekday basis every month to accommodate flexible job plans
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

If you join the MSE team you may be working at one of or across our three main sites:

·       Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford

·       Basildon and Thurrock Hospital

·       Southend Hospital

So, whether you’re looking for an entry level, apprentice role or your next exciting and fulfilling challenge within the NHS browse our vacancies to find the right role for you and start building your career with MSE today.