19 Oct
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Job description
Are you an oral and maxillofacial surgeon looking for an opportunity to further your career at a trust renowned for delivering innovative patient care?
Are you keen to engage in research and innovation projects or excel in teaching within a forward-thinking trust that offers a flexible and equitable approach to job planning?
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at the Royal Devon is growing. As we continue to treat an increasing number of cases we are seeking a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a subspecialty interest in facial deformity and orthognathic surgery.
The successful candidate will join a department based in Exeter that includes four other oral and maxillofacial surgeons alongside a large middle grade and junior team, serving the population of North and East Devon over 500,000.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals,
we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the Job Description and Person Specification please use the link below.
More detail about the role
The orthognathic service enjoys excellent multi-disciplinary relationships and effective joint working with our four orthodontic consultant colleagues.
Between 40 and 50 orthognathic surgical treatments are carried out by the team each year. The service uses 3d planning for all orthognathic cases and has excellent patient satisfaction.
Our core and wider teams are friendly, collaborative, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.
Our state-of-the-art theatres are supported by an experienced theatre team and equipped with the latest technology.
We are based in Devon in the southwest of England a county renowned for its natural beauty including beaches and moorland, excellent schools, good transport links, and a fantastic quality of life.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Mike Esson on 01392 402216 for an informal chat.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including :
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
▶️ Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
🖊️ Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Exeter