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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join a dynamic and expanding Head and Neck service in North East England. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service provides specialist care across a large regional population. It works closely with a range of specialities, including ENT, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Radiology. The department has strong expertise in skin cancer surgery, head and neck surgery and orthognathic surgery, supported by well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) pathways. The service offers opportunities for subspecialty development, fellowships, research and teaching, with flexible job planning to support professional development. The department maintains close links with regional centres for head and neck cancer management and complex surgical services, enabling collaborative patient care across the wider network.
Job Responsibility:
Provide consultant-level Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services across outpatient clinics, operating theatres and inpatient care
Deliver diagnosis, treatment and surgical management for a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions
Maintain responsibility for the clinical care of patients under their management, including inpatient and outpatient services
Undertake surgical procedures related to: Facial cutaneous malignancy, Head and neck pathology, Orthognathic surgery, Oral and maxillofacial trauma and reconstructive procedures
Participate in specialist MDT pathways, including Skin MDT and Head & Neck MDT services
Participate in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on-call rota
Work collaboratively with colleagues in ENT, Orthodontics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pathology and restorative dentistry
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Contribute to integrated patient care pathways across surgical specialities
Participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees
Support clinical training programmes for junior doctors and surgical trainees
Contribute to teaching activities delivered through regional medical school partnerships
Participate actively in clinical governance, audit and service improvement programmes
Maintain professional development through continuing medical education and appraisal
Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based surgical practice
Support the development of regional Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services
Contribute to departmental planning and service improvement initiatives
Participate in leadership roles within the department where appropriate
Requirements:
Medical Degree
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Full GDC registration
MRCS and MFDS qualifications
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via CCT, CESR / Portfolio Pathway, or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Ability to demonstrate independent clinical experience and expertise in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Consultant level
Experience managing a broad range of OMFS conditions in the clinic and theatre
Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Ability to deliver clinical skills training
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with clinical colleagues across multiple specialities
CV must demonstrate the experience and competencies required for consultant-level OMFS practice
Nice to have:
MD or equivalent higher degree
Fellowship in a relevant OMFS subspecialty
Evidence of research activity
Substantive NHS experience
Experience supervising specialist trainees
What we offer:
Flexible job plans, including subspecialty development or fellowship opportunities