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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join a well-established and supportive specialist department in the East of England. This fixed-term post is offered as 9 months maternity leave cover on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will have a special interest in facial deformity / orthognathic surgery and will work within a busy tertiary referral service delivering high-quality care across a broad range of oral and maxillofacial conditions.
Job Responsibility
Provide Consultant-led Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across elective and emergency pathways
Deliver specialist care in facial deformity and orthognathic surgery
Manage the full spectrum of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including trauma cases
Participate in outpatient clinics, theatre operating lists, inpatient care, and MDT meetings
Work collaboratively with orthodontists, anaesthetists, nursing teams, and allied professionals
Participate in the Consultant on-call rota (approx. 1:11)
Support departmental teaching, training, and supervision of junior staff
Take part in clinical governance, audit, appraisal, and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to research and service development projects
Work flexibly across sites to meet service needs
Requirements
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
Full GDC Registration
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
CCT in OMFS or within 6 months of the interview date
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
High level of clinical competence in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Independent responsibility for patient care
Experience managing trauma and acute OMFS presentations
Expertise in facial deformity/orthognathic pathways
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Experience in safeguarding children
Teaching and supervision experience
Nice to have
Postgraduate qualification
Fellowship in Facial Deformity/Orthognathic/Trauma
Additional subspecialty training in facial deformity