Consultant OMFS in H&N Oncology & Reconstruction (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Maxillofa[...]

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specializing in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction. The successful candidate will join a passionate team of surgeons, contribute to an integrated service, and support regional oncology collaboratives. The role offers comprehensive professional development opportunities in a supportive environment committed to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to learning and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Wide experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Experience in H&N Oncology and Reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop an integrated Head and Neck service for the Trust.
• Participate in the structural development of the Head and Neck service.
• Provide consultation and advisory services to clinical colleagues.

Skills

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Head and Neck Oncology

Clinical Governance

Teaching and Supervising Trainees

Education

Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC/GDC

MDDB/BDS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

Higher Medical Degree

Job description

Main area Maxillofacial Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: on-call Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA's per week) Job ref 225-DIV1-7325898-B

Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site New Cross Hospital Town Wolverhampton Salary 10 PA's Closing 26/10/2025 23:59

Consultant OMFS in H&N Oncology & Reconstruction

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a special interest in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction to join The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. This a substantive post to join a team of 6 Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Please note that this role will support Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust Head and Neck Oncology in collaboration with New Cross Hospital.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

A Locum Consultant position can also be considered if preferred

Main duties of the job

• Provide and develop with clinical colleagues, an integrated Head and Neck service for the Trust. This may involve all disciplines including primary and tertiary care.
• Participate in the structural development of the Head and Neck service, treatment protocols and guidelines and extend knowledge in the management of Head and Neck conditions.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Work with other members of the Maxillofacial team to provide a comprehensive general surgical service to the Trust, Primary Care Trusts and General Practitioners.
• Participate in the Maxillofacial on-call rota with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty. This will include the appraisal of SHOs and SpRs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants and their associated team provide comprehensive services across 3 NHS Trusts which include New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley, and Manor Hospital in Walsall. All major inpatient work is carried out at New Cross Hospital whereas the other two units carry out Outpatient and Day Case procedures. Please note that this role is also to support Shrewsbury and Telford Head and Neck Oncology in collaboration with New Cross Hospital.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a recognised Cancer Centre providing comprehensive Head and Neck services (including major reconstruction with free flaps) under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. These services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, MacMillan Cancer Support, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Palliative and Hospice care, highly skilled Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team and in the process of appointing a Restorative Consultant.

The management of skin malignancy has become a big part of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery over the last 5 years. The service is currently provided as day-stay procedures within the department and specialist day –care unit.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC/ GDC
• MDDB /BDS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) from the date of interview
• Higher Medical Degree

Experience

• Wide experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Experience in H&N Oncology and Reconstruction

Research and Audit

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
• Relevant research published in peer review journal

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

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.

Further information and visiting the Trust

The Trust welcomes applicants who wish to seek further information or visit. Please contact the following to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion:

Mr James Barraclough, Clinical Director: 01902 695417

Mr Khaleeq Rehman, Clinical Service Lead: 01902 695417

Dr Brian McKaig, Chief Medical Officers: 01902 695958

Joe Chadwick-Bell, Chief Executive: 01902 695950

Application

Candidates should apply by visiting TRAC or NHS Website or by visiting the Trust Website .