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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Locum Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons to join a dynamic and expanding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service in the North East of England.

The department provides a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service and is actively developing several leading regional specialist services. The team offers a collaborative clinical environment with opportunities for teaching, research and service development.

Multiple posts are available with up to 20 PAs across the service, and flexible or part-time working arrangements will be considered.

The department supports undergraduate teaching through a regional medical school and offers opportunities to contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services across outpatient clinics and theatre sessions
• Deliver specialist surgical management for patients requiring oral and maxillofacial procedures
• Maintain responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients under their care
• Work independently in both clinical and operative settings
• Contribute to the development of specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services within the department

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on-call rota (currently 1:7)
• On-call is delivered on a 7-day cycle with a Friday morning handover
• On-call commitment attracts a 5% availability supplement

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across surgical and medical specialities
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Contribute to integrated patient care pathways across the region

Teaching & Training

• Participate in teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees
• Contribute to clinical skills training and mentoring of junior doctors
• Support the education and development of trainees within the speciality

Research & Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Engage in research initiatives where appropriate
• Support the development of evidence-based clinical practice within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Job Plan

The role is offered with up to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) with the potential for 2 additional PAs depending on service requirements.

Typical activities include:

Direct Clinical Care

• Outpatient clinics
• Theatre sessions
• Inpatient care and ward rounds
• Emergency and trauma management
• On-call responsibilities

Supporting Professional Activities

• Continuing professional development
• Teaching and training
• Audit and quality improvement
• Service development and clinical governance

Flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time and flexible schedules, can be discussed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Registerable dental qualification with the GDC
• MRCS and MFDS qualifications
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via:
  • CCT
  • CESR / Portfolio Pathway
  • European Community Rights

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree
• Fellowship in a relevant subspecialty
• Evidence of relevant research activity

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Minimum 6 months of UK experience at Consultant level in OMFS
• Ability to demonstrate independent clinical expertise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to work independently in the clinic and theatre

Desirable

• Substantive NHS experience
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology or other OMFS subspecialty

Teaching & Mentoring

Essential

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to deliver clinical skills training
• Experience supervising junior doctors

Research & Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience in undertaking quality improvement or audit projects
• Ability to present and apply research findings to clinical practice

Desirable

• Evidence of research publications or ongoing academic work

Communication & Teamwork

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and colleagues

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to contribute to service development within the speciality
• Ability to organise workload effectively and work within a busy clinical environment
• CV must demonstrate the experience and competencies required for consultant-level Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice