Locum Consultant Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
The closing date is 30 April 2026
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.
About us
UHD are 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.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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