NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant Team within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This is a full time, 10 PA post, and is being recruited to on a permanent basis. Part time will be considered.
The successful applicant for this post will join a team of three experienced and established Consultants.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran has two large District General Hospitals; University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr. The Oral and Maxillofacial Department forms part of the Head & Neck Directorate, along with ENT, Orthodontics (complex IOTN and Orthognathic cases), Maxillofacial Prosthetics Laboratory and Restorative Dentistry services (oral cancer rehabilitation, hypodontia and trauma).
Oral and Maxillofacial services are provided to the Ayrshire & Arran catchment population of 388,000 citizens.
The main base for this post is University Hospital Crosshouse where Oral and Maxillofacial in-patient and day-case services are located. Outpatient Clinics are mainly provided at University Hospital Crosshouse with some at University Hospital Ayr. The post holder will participate on the consultant on call rota (currently 1:4 with prospective cover). On call duties are supported by a middle grade tier. Participation in the Regional on call rota (currently 1:8) is also required.
Qualifications And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
* Full GMC Registration with current Licence to Practice is essential
* Intercollegiate Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in OMFS or equivalent is desirable
* You should also possess a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview
We are looking for an effective team player with a broad range of experience in OMFS and of working closely with multidisciplinary team colleagues. You should be committed to working flexibly within the ever changing needs of the service.
Full UK Driving Licence/Access To a Vehicle
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
Closing Date
23rd March
Interview Date
15th April
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Miss Debbie Boyd, Clinical Director for Head and Neck and Dermatology Services, OMFS Surgeon at
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