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The post is for the appointment of a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck cancer, skin cancer and General OMFS. This is an opportunity to join a committed and motivated team of OMFS consultant surgeons working across Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). We also work closely with colleagues in Leicester to provide seamless care for patients across the region. The post will be primarily based at NGH with some outreach clinical sessions at KGH.
Interview Date - TBC
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake head and neck cancer surgery, including microvascular reconstructive surgery for patients from across the county and surrounding areas. The maxillofacial head and neck team also receive referrals from Buckinghamshire and work closely with Leicester to treat their head and neck cancer patients in Northampton and Leicester. The post holder will be part of the Head and Neck Oncology MDT.
Northampton General Hospital is a core member of the East Midlands Head and Neck Cancer Network, the post holder will join this forum to explore how we can improve services and support across the region.
The Department has a Cone-Beam CT, six surgeries, specialist nurse in wound care, and an OMFS laboratory offering a full range of reconstructive and planning facilities to include 3-D imagery software and 3-D printing.
1. To fully support the delivery and development of the Maxillofacial Service.
2. To share responsibility for the service with the other Consultants, Head and neck surgeon supported by the general maxillofacial surgeons.
3. To ensure full submission of data to the Head and neck database, in line with national recommendations.
4. To participate with the other Consultant Surgeons in the management of the Department of Maxillofacial.
5. To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education.
6. To contribute to management within the Trust through the Directorate.
7. To participate in all teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required.