Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £109,725 - £145,478 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/2026 23:59
Locum Consultant Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We encourage the use of AI tools in preparing applications, but submissions must remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Integrity is key to the recruitment process.
Job overview
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialising in Trauma, TMJ and Facial Deformity. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across Dorset while contributing to the Trust’s vision of excellence in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
* The successful candidate will lead the management of complex facial trauma and deformities, including TMJ joint replacement and orthognathic surgery, secondary trauma reconstructions, and post-traumatic deformity corrections.
* Working within a multidisciplinary team, the appointee will also engage in emergency trauma care, collaborating with other specialties to provide holistic, patient-centred treatment.
* This role combines clinical, academic, and leadership responsibilities, providing the opportunity to participate in teaching, training, and research.
* The department is fully equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including advanced 3D planning software and on‑site 3D printing technology, supporting the delivery of cutting‑edge care.
* The post-holder will play a key role in shaping the future of the Trauma, TMJ and Deformity service, contributing to innovative service development and ensuring the Trust’s continued reputation for excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Working for our organisation
UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.
The Head and Neck ward will move from Poole to Bournemouth Hospital Site in July 2026 and the OMFS team will work cross‑site from this date.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
* Diagnose and manage a wide range of facial trauma cases, including pan‑facial fractures, complex craniofacial injuries, and soft tissue trauma.
* Provide additional support in leading the surgical correction of congenital and acquired facial deformities, including orthognathic procedures.
* Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with orthodontists, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists.
* Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of trauma and TMJ service, enhancing patient care pathways.
* Participate in the on‑call rota (1:5), managing emergency OMFS cases, including trauma and acute infections.
* Deliver outpatient care, including pre‑ and post‑operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* An appropriate higher Surgical qualification
* Special interest in facial deformity and orthognathic
Experience
* High level of clinical experience and competence in OMFS services, including Trauma
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Mr Parkash Ramchandani
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: parkashramchandani@nhs.net
Telephone: 07843234643
Head & Neck Senior Leadership Team
0300 019 6051 - please schedule a call through our Head & Neck PA.
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