Consultant OMFS with Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstruction Interest

Transformation Unit; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is inviting two substantive Consultant OMFS specialists with a focus on Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction. The posts include 12 PA full-time schedules and on-call duties across Cheshire and Merseyside, with emergency cover arrangements and opportunities to participate in trauma care and complex surgical oncology.

The role requires GMC registration, a CCT in OMFS or equivalent, and a track record in education, governance,

Qualifications

• MB ChB, MBBS, BDS and GMC registration are required or eligible.
• CCT in OMFS (or equivalent) or within 6 months of attainment at time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide OMFS services across Cheshire and Mersey region and wider region including emergency cover.
• Participate in trauma management and on-call rota.
• Deliver general OMFS surgery and collaborate with craniofacial and head & neck teams.

Education

MB ChB (or equivalent)

MBBS (or equivalent)

BDS

Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)

Eligible for specialist list in OMFS

Job description

Main area MFU Grade YC72 Contract Permanent: with oncall Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (oncall +flap oncall) Job ref 287-ASUR-141-26

Employer Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Aintree University Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £113,565 - £150,569 5% flap oncall Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Consultant OMFS with Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstruction Interest

YC72

Job overview

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUFT) wishes to appoint two substantive Consultant OMFS (Full time 12PA). with an interest in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery and Reconstruction.

This is a post for an OMFS Surgeon who will work with colleagues to provide a full range of services within the specialty across the Cheshire and Mersey Region and wider region including emergency cover for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The appointee will be part of a team of surgeons delivering general OMFS surgery and be able to participate in trauma management and the on-call rota.

The present department offers a comprehensive service to the hospital and general medical and dental practitioners. It currently undertakes all surgical oncology for oral cancer and most of the orthognathic surgery in Cheshire and Mersey Region. Craniofacial and skull based oncological surgery in is carried out in conjunction with the Walton Neurosciences Centre and ENT colleagues also on the Aintree site. The Unit has close links with the Supra-regional Craniofacial Unit and the Regional Cleft Palate Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUFT) wishes to appoint two substantive Consultant OMFS (Full time 12PA). with an interest in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery and Reconstruction.

This is a post for an OMFS Surgeon who will work with colleagues to provide a full range of services within the specialty across the Cheshire and Mersey Region and wider region including emergency cover for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The appointee will be part of a team of surgeons delivering general OMFS surgery and be able to participate in trauma management and the on-call rota.

The present department offers a comprehensive service to the hospital and general medical and dental practitioners. It currently undertakes all surgical oncology for oral cancer and most of the orthognathic surgery in Cheshire and Mersey Region. Craniofacial and skull based oncological surgery in is carried out in conjunction with the Walton Neurosciences Centre and ENT colleagues also on the Aintree site. The Unit has close links with the Supra-regional Craniofacial Unit and the Regional Cleft Palate Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Mersey and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointee will have a commitment to the provision of OMFS services at Aintree with sessions at Warrington Hospital.

In addition, other duties will include administration, attendance at meetings and continuing medical education. It is expected that the appointee will participate in the on-call rota for out of hours care and emergencies.

The timetable is based on a 12 PA job plan with 8.5 Direct clinical care including 0.5 for clinical administration and 1.5 PA core SPA initially. PAs include Trauma Consultant of the Week (COTW) which is currently 1 in 15 frequency. There will be opportunities to be involved in undergraduate and post graduate medical and dental education with additional PAs allocated if needed.

Newly appointed consultants are offered 1.5 SPAs as defined by the Trust’s job-planning policy. It is expected that the job plan will change as the new consultant’s roles expand beyond basic clinical commitments. Additional SPAs are discretionary/performance managed against clearly agreed set objectives. A timetable of the fixed sessions is attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• BDS
• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
• Eligible for specialist list in OMFS

Clinical Experience

• CCT in OMFS (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
• Evidence of continuing medical education
• Head and Neck fellowship

Teaching & training Experience

• Involvement in education and training of medical, dental and nursing staff and other disciplines
• Evidence of training in postgraduate education to level required to be clinical supervisor

Clinical Governance experience

• Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Management Experience

• Willingness to participate in management activities
• Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Audit Experience

• Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit
• Publication of audit results

Research Experience

• Understanding principles of research
• Proven track record in research
• Publication of research
• Publication of research work
• Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & power point.
• Ability to use patient information systems

Motivation

• Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative
• Motivated to develop new services

Personal attributes

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
• Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work as part of a multi professional team

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