Job Summary
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).

Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will assist in the provision of a secondary care diagnosis and treatment services in oral surgery under Consultant supervision.
Services will be provided on outpatient and day case bases.
The position is for two posts, with an option for part time being available to multiple candidates.
The Trust Grade surgeon will be expected to effectively liaise with staff in a variety of departments, both within the departments of Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry (Orthodontics and Restorative), the Directorate of Surgery, and other departments within Croydon University Hospital, in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
The post holder will contribute to the continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of his/her department.
He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of the department while working for the hospital.

About Us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full dental fellowship/ membership of one of the Royal Colleges

Desirable

• On Oral Surgery Specialist register

Experience
Essential

• 3 years in Maxillofacial Surgery in NHS Hospital
• SHO or Registrar experience
• Oral Surgery experience
• Competent in all minor oral Surgery under GA and LA sedation
• Able to work unsupervised

Desirable

• Trauma pathway management

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Good oral and written Communication skills
• Clarity of expression
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work within a clinical team
• Good organisational skills

Teaching and Research
Essential

• Ability to teach junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

For questions about the job, contact:
Operations Manager, Misha Amena, mishaamena@nhs.net