Job Summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in Facial Deformity for a 24-month FTC post.
Applications are invited for this position of Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join and expand the existing consultant team, working jointly with colleagues in Orthodontics.
The post would suit a committed and compassionate individual with completion of training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to Consultant level, with a subspecialty interest Facial Deformity & Orthognathic Surgery and with a passion to develop the Surgical aspect of the service. We are keen to ensure that the post works for you and would be interested in hearing from people that may want to work part-time or flexibly or on a full-time basis.
Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / EU equivalent certification at the time of interview.
Reason for FTC - There is a service review underway. There is a possibility that this post will become Permanent, depending on further service changes.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral To These Responsibilities Are The Following:
The provision of a first-class clinical service. Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty.
About Us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-SUR-BR-5242
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Equivalent of 2 years post CCST experience at specialist level in Oral Surgery
Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of oral surgery patients
Essential
Qualifications
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
On the Oral Surgery Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
Person Specification
Essential
Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
On the Oral Surgery Specialist list with the United Kingdom General Dental Council
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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