Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months (end date 31st March 2027)

Purpose for Fixed Term: Covering Sickness

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the highly motivated and dynamic Maxillofacial team at UHS as a consultant locum for 6 months.

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Maxillofacial Surgery service to the population of Wessex as a regional centre. Some clinical activity maybe delivered at peripheral sites including Lymington, Winchester and Salisbury.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

We are looking for an individual who will:Support delivery of skin cancer surgery and attending combined clinicHave a general interest in maxillofacial trauma in support of the Major Trauma CentreHave an opportunity to develop interest and expertise in Head and Neck Melanoma SurgeryHave experience of teaching and training of Senior traineesHave experience of supervision and teaching of F2 and Dental Core traineesHave experience Audit and departmental Clinical Governancebe able to support to Winchester, Salisbury and Lymington hospitals Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery serviceBe essential to the improvement of Cancer and RTT pathways and target position

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.General Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySupporting delivery of skin cancer surgery and attending combined clinicGeneral interest in maxillofacial trauma in support of the MTCOpportunity to develop interest and expertise in Head and Neck Melanoma SurgeryTeaching and training of Senior traineesSupervision and teaching of F2 and Dental Core traineesAudit and departmental Clinical GovernanceSupport to Winchester, Salisbury and Lymington hospitals Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery serviceImprovement of Cancer and RTT pathways and target position

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 15th October 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• BDS
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• FRCS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) or equivalent
• Must have completed a minimum of 6 years of Maxillofacial higher surgical training
• Proven track record in Maxillofacial surgery

Desirable

• Possession of Certificate of completion of training or CESR
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• FDS / MFDS or equivalent

Aptitudes & Skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Documented audit experience
• Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
• Adequate IT skills
• A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty and integrity
• Flexible approach to work - Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving