Overview
We are looking for a 10 session, Consultant Surgeon in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, subspecialising in Orthognathic Surgery and skin cancers. This is a replacement post joining a team of six Consultants responsible for the provision of Oral and Maxillofacial services to Swansea Bay UHB and Hywel Dda UHB initially involving general maxillofacial surgery, paediatric surgery, Orthognathic Surgery and surgical dermatology. The successful candidate will also link into dermatological services in Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda. The Maxillofacial Unit based at Morriston Hospital, which includes Orthodontic and Restorative Dentistry, has a close working relationship with West Wales providing an integrated maxillofacial service to this region.
Main duties
The appointee will engage with the development of the service to the delivery of timely urgent surgery. A tentative job plan is included which may be adjusted to suit the service needs and individual interests. The job plan will be flexible to accommodate access to theatre, and outpatient facilities. The flexibility of the sessions will not reduce the SPA time, but allow for the variations in access to theatres/outpatients. It is anticipated that you will:
* Adopt a team approach with the existing Consultants in post, with the aim of further development of services.
* Provide excellent communication with GPs and support the advice and guidance work.
* Be involved in clinical audit
* Support the delivery of the performance targets including emergency department targets, referral to treatment times targets, cancer targets and reduction in the follow up not booked list.
* Undertake regular CPD activities to maintain professional practice as required for annual appraisal
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The Health Board has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings and other community settings. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals. The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University, aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.
Details
Date posted: 01 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-MSG10039S
Job locations: Morriston Hospital, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6NL
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please refer to the full job description and person specification, available in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered with the GMC
* Licensed to practice
* On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OMFS or eligible for CCT within 6 months of the date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
* Further relevant degree/diploma
* Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
* Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff
* Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
* Values partnership with other agencies
* Development and commissioning of OMFS services
* Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
* Tystiolaeth o addysgu a hyfforddi staff clinigol l/israddedig
* Documented experience of multidisciplinary care delivery
Desirable
* Experience of research
Skills & Abilities
* Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff
* Understanding of Prudent Healthcare principles
* Ability to deliver a full range of multidisciplinary care
* Experience with information systems and technology
Personal Attributes
* Flexible and adaptable to competing demands; able to work under pressure
* Ability to undertake on-call
* Commitment to continuous improvement and service development
* Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
* Empathy and sensitivity; ability to listen and involve people
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Morriston Hospital, Heol Maes Eglwys, SA6 6NL, Swansea, SA6 6NL
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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