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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.

Candidates with 1 year of NHS experience are encouraged to apply.

Main Duties of the Job

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification
• Fellowship in Facial Deformity / Orthognathic / Trauma
• Additional subspecialty training in facial deformity

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Research publications or academic activity
• Service improvement experience
• Primary care pathway development interest

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Ability to work effectively within MDT settings
• Commitment to education and service development
• Organised, adaptable, and forward-thinking approach
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles
• Ability to respond positively to change and evolving service models

Personal Attributes

• Professional and compassionate clinician
• Flexible regarding working hours and service demands
• Team-oriented and supportive colleague
• Enthusiastic about innovation and quality improvement
• Patient-centred and safety-focused
• Motivated to develop specialist interests