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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) to join a well-established and expanding surgical team in Scotland. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic consultant with broad experience in general Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with a special interest in Head & Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, though not essential. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of consultants delivering high-quality elective and emergency OMFS services across the region.
Job Responsibility
Deliver comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) services across the region
Provide assessment and treatment for elective and emergency OMFS patients
Participate in the management of facial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery and general OMFS cases
Contribute to the Head & Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery service where appropriate
Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, including ENT, Oncology, Pathology, Restorative Dentistry and Allied Health Professionals
Participate in regular Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
Support service development, innovation and quality improvement initiatives
Provide teaching and supervision for trainees in medicine and dentistry
Participate in departmental audit, research and clinical governance activities
Provide consultant cover during colleagues' annual leave and authorised absences
Participate in the 1:5 Consultant on-call rota, including weekends and weekdays
Requirements
Fully registrable with the General Dental Council (GDC) and fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC)
On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within six months of eligibility
Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent)
Intercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (or equivalent)
Current ATLS Provider Certificate
Successful completion of an approved 5-year OMFS training programme, or within six months of completion
Ability to independently manage the full range of OMFS patients
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
Commitment to clinical governance, audit and continuing professional development
Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Ability to apply research evidence to clinical practice
Nice to have
Special interest in Head & Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery
ATLS Trainer status
Higher academic qualifications (BSc, MSc, MD/MS, MDS or PhD)