Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset seeks a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Oncology to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across Dorset.

The post involves inpatient and outpatient care, theatre sessions, MDT participation, and on-call duties, with teaching, training, and research opportunities in collaboration with Bournemouth University.

Qualifications

• Full GMC and GDC registration.
• GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR.
• Higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification.
• Mandatory training must be up to date.
• Participation in management activities / leadership.
• SpR Management course.
• Publications on head and neck cancer in peer reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied clinical workload across inpatient and outpatient settings, theatre sessions and MDTs, with focus on head and neck oncology and reconstructive microvascular procedures.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota ensuring comprehensive OMFS care.
• Engage in teaching, training and research activities, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with Bournemouth University.
• Demonstrate broad OMFS experience including head and neck oncology and management of adult OMFS patients.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork and leadership development.

Skills

OMFS expertise

Head & Neck oncology

Microvascular surgery

Teaching/mentoring

Leadership

Education

GMC and GDC registration

GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Higher OMFS qualification

Mandatory training

SpR Management course

Publications on head and neck cancer

Job description

Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Oral and Maxillofacial Service Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 Pa's Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week Job ref 153-M3959

Department name 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 02/12/2026 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across Dorset.

This role supports the Trust’s vision for transforming healthcare through the Dorset Clinical Service Review. The successful candidate will join us at a time when we have transitioned to delivering care across Emergency (Bournemouth Hospital) and Planned Care (Poole Hospital) sites, and be part of the development of the largest Elective Surgical Hub in the country.

The OMFS department serves the population of Dorset, providing a full range of services, including:

• Head and Neck Oncology: Management of cancers, including sentinel lymph node procedures for melanoma.
• Trauma and Reconstruction: Management of complex facial injuries.
• Orthognathic Surgery: Correction of facial deformities.
• Dentoalveolar Surgery and Oral Medicine: Including the management of chronic facial pain.
• Head and Neck Melanoma Services: Delivered at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

The service is fully integrated with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and supported by cutting-edge facilities, including 3D software, reconstruction technologies, and a milling machine.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will manage a varied clinical workload, encompassing inpatient and outpatient care, theatre sessions and multidisciplinary meetings, with a focus on head and neck oncology and reconstructive microvascular procedures. They will also participate in the emergency on-call rota ensuring comprehensive care for urgent and emergency OMFS cases, including microvascular and general surgery needs.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the appointee will actively participate in teaching, training, and research initiatives. Opportunities include mentoring junior staff, teaching medical students, and collaborating with Bournemouth University to further educational and research objectives.

Candidates need to demonstrate broad experience in OMFS including head and neck oncology, the management of adult OMFS patients as well as excellent clinical skills and experience of clinical governance.

We are looking for someone who enhances our multidisciplinary team building effective working relationships amongst all colleagues from all professions, with the desire to continue to build on their organisational and leadership skills. Experience of change management is advantageous.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during April 2027 , when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site . Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert which can be downloaded.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC and GDC registration
• Entry on to the GMC/GDC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR
• An appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification
• Compliant with all Mandatory Training
• Participation in management activity
• SpR Management course
• Publications on head and neck cancer in peer reviewed journals

Experience

• Broad experience in all aspects of oral & maxillo-facial surgery.
• Proven interest and experience in Head & Neck surgery, including cancer surgery, microvascular surgery and facial deformity
• Experience in surgical dermatology
• Experience of emergency care.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects
• Appreciation of and evidence training in Human Factors

Skills

• Competence in diagnosis of facial pain
• Competence in operative surgery and management of trauma.
• Practical knowledge and proven experience of care of acutely ill patients.
• Experience of / ability to supervise and train junior doctors.
• Fellowship in head and neck oncology

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mr. Parkash Ramchandani Job title Clinical Lead OMFS Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 8555 Additional information

Visiting Arrangements

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit UHD to meet the Clinical Director and other key members of the team. To schedule a visit, please contact the Head & Neck Directorate office or OMFS Clinical Lead on the phone numbers and email addresses below.

Head & Neck Directorate Office

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]