Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The post holder will work as a Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, providing high-quality clinical care to patients referred to the department. They will contribute to the full range of OMFS activity across elective and emergency pathways, including outpatient clinics, theatre lists, and on-call commitments as rostered. The locum consultant will work alongside substantive consultants, specialist trainees, and the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain safe, effective, and patient-centred care. They will be expected to support junior medical staff, contribute to audit and governance activity, and uphold the Trust's values and standards., The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below. Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Job description, The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below. Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join our team on a full-time basis (10 PAs). This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing department at the forefront of facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and oral pathology, alongside internationally recognised colleagues.,

• Medical & Dental Degrees - Primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) AND primary dental degree (BDS or equivalent)
• Intercollegiate Fellowship - FRCS (OMFS) or equivalent
• Specialist Register - On the GMC Specialist Register for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or within six months of award of CCT at time of interview
• GMC & GDC Registration - Full registration with a licence to practise from GMC and a registrable dental qualification
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Essential
• Facial Trauma - Demonstrable experience in the management of complex facial trauma including panfacial fractures, orbital reconstruction, and mandibular injuries
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Broad experience in the full range of OMFS including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland, and oral pathology
Desirable
• Major Trauma Centre - Experience of working in a Major Trauma Centre or equivalent high-volume acute OMFS environment
• Oncology / Head & Neck - Experience in oral oncology or head and neck surgery, Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex information to patients and colleagues
• Teamworking - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across surgical specialties
• Leadership - Ability to lead clinical teams and provide senior decision-making in emergency situations
• Teaching - Experience of supervising and teaching surgical trainees and students
RESEARCH & AUDIT Essential
• Audit - Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement projects
Desirable
• Research / Publication - Evidence of contribution to peer-reviewed research or publication, Professionalism - Commitment to high standards of professional conduct and patient care; adherence to GMC Good Medical Practice
• Flexibility - Ability to adapt to a busy and varied clinical environment; willingness to cover on-call commitments
• Right to Work - Eligible to work in the United Kingdom without restriction
  
  Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in England, serving a diverse population of over 2.5 million people across East London. Our Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is nationally recognised for its high-volume complex trauma and reconstructive work,operatingfrom The Royal London Hospital -- the UK's busiest Major Trauma Centre -- and Whipps Cross University Hospital., Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.