Job overview
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative full time Consultant to support delivery of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across the Tees Valley.
This post is a full-time post and the candidate should have a broad experience in General Maxillofacial Surgery including Head & Neck, Facial Trauma, Orthognathic, TMJ, Skin and Dentoalveolar Surgery.
The post will be based at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, providing an exciting opportunity to work within a committed team. Service provision extends to The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton) and Darlington Memorial Hospital. The Consultant workforce, at JCUH, is supported by an Associate Specialist (POMFS), 2 Specialist Registrars in training, 3 full time Specialty Doctors, 4 part time Specialty Doctors and 7 Dental Core Trainees. Also supporting the team is our Oral Surgery Consultant and our Restorative Dentistry Consultant.
Main duties of the job
The department has a fully functioning Maxillofacial laboratory which is equipped with up-to-date technology. The laboratory has intra & extra oral scanning facilities. It is equipped with 3D printers and 3D software for planning and image manipulation.
The James Cook University Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre and OMFS are part of the trauma MDT. The successful candidate will be part of the oncall rota for Oral & Maxillofacial emergencies.
Further development of a candidates special interest in other areas of Maxillofacial Surgery will be encouraged and there is scope to develop these interests across all sites.
Working for our organisation
The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Specialist Skills
Essential criteria
1. Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification
2. FRCS (or equivalent) and MFDS (or equivalent
3. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the CCT
Desirable criteria
4. Training in appraisal & mentoring techniques
5. Medical Education qualification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential criteria
6. Clinical experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7. Clinical experience in Head & Neck surgery
Desirable criteria
8. Specialty fellowship
9. ATLS provider
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential criteria
10. Experience of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior doctors and dentists
11. Innovative and supportive attitude. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
12. Effective communication skills both written and verbal
13. Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
14. Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
15. Formal teaching/training experience
16. Previous personal research experience
17. Management training
18. IT Skills
19. Training in Appraisal techniques
20. Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
21. Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients and colleagues
22. Commitment to good team working and relationships
23. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
24. Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
25. Supportive and tolerant
26. Good leadership skills
27. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
28. Resident within 30 minutes travelling to the hospital
Desirable criteria
29. Capacity for critical self appraisal
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.