Senior Trust Grade Doctor- Head & Neck OMFS

Job summary

At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to recruit one full time Trust grade registrar ST3+ position to join Head and Neck Surgical specialties. The post expected to start date is October 2026 for 12 months.

The on-call Rota is a full shift system to cover the Maxillofacial admissions. We encourage applications from individuals who are dual qualified doctors (equivalent to ST3) wishing to pursue a career in Head & Neck Surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide care for both Head and Neck, Maxillofacial and ENT patients. The Rota allows the post holder to have the opportunity to gain significant Head and Neck Cancer experience including reconstructive free flap surgery (around eight major cases performed per month), facial trauma and aesthetic facial surgery.

Applicants will also be encouraged to participate in the extensive teaching, research, audit and service improvement within UCL collaboration projects around individual development requirements and the need of the service.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmitting your completed application .

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• oEligible for Full registration with GMC
• oEligible for full registration with GDC
• oBDS or equivalent dental qualification
• oMBBS or equivalent qualification
• oMRCS/FRCS or AFRCS or equivalent postgraduate diploma

Desirable

• oFDS/FFD FCS or FDS/MFD RCS or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in maxillofacial surgery (FY3+4 competencies or equivalent)
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to maxillo-facial training
• Experience at SpR level or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in other related specialties
• ATLS/APLS
• ALS or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to personal and professional development in maxillofacial surgery
• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of maxillofacial surgery
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Knowledge of evidence informed practice

Desirable

• Extra-curricular activities and achievements relevant to maxillofacial surgery
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty

Clinical Governance Audit and IT

Essential

• Good understanding of hospital clinical date repositories and adequate IT skills to support your work