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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join an enthusiastic and supportive multidisciplinary team in North West England.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial services, working closely with Consultant colleagues and Orthodontic specialists to deliver high-quality patient care across outpatient, inpatient and surgical settings. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to clinical service development, education and multidisciplinary care within a modern surgical department.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver consultant-led general and specialist Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient clinics.
• Undertake independent elective theatre sessions.
• Provide inpatient reviews and ward-based patient care.
• Assess and manage emergency referrals in collaboration with the on-call team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, discharge summaries and clinic correspondence.
• Supervise speciality doctors, trainees and junior medical staff.
• Coordinate junior staff rotas, annual leave and study leave.
• Work in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in audit, teaching and continuous service improvement activities.

Department Highlights

The department offers:

• A team of experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons supported by Speciality Doctors, trainees and Dental Core Trainees.
• Close multidisciplinary collaboration with Orthodontic services and other surgical specialities.
• Dedicated outpatient facilities, minor operations suite and shared consultant office space.
• Access to modern operating theatres and inpatient facilities.
• Structured consultant job planning with Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time.
• Opportunities for regional collaboration and professional development.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Full GDC Registration.
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• BDS or equivalent dental qualification.
• Strong clinical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Ability to work independently and provide excellent acute clinical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in teaching and training.
• Understanding of clinical audit principles.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and patient-centred care.

Teaching, Leadership & Professional Development

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and speciality trainees.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support service development and multidisciplinary working.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD), appraisal and revalidation requirements.

 

Key Highlights

• Join a well-established Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department delivering comprehensive care across North West England.
• Work alongside experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and Orthodontic specialists within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake a varied clinical workload including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, inpatient care and emergency referrals.
• Dedicated opportunities to supervise trainees, contribute to education, audit and service development.
• Participate in a supportive consultant team with a structured job plan and opportunities for professional development.

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