Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction to join University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). This is a 12 month fixed term locum post which includes an on-call commitment and offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, expanding department. There may be an opportunity to extend the contract and support to follow the Portfolio pathway may also be given.
The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC. CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of OMFS training
* On the GMC Specialist list in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion
Experience
* Evidence of ability to perform subspeciality procedures
* Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge
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.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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