Locum Consultant in OMFS with special interest in Orthognathic Surgery

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North East is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This full-time role offers the chance to work within a committed team at The James Cook University Hospital, with opportunities to develop special interests in various areas of surgery. The position includes responsibilities at multiple hospitals, requiring strong clinical skills and a commitment to teaching and training.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification required.
• Clinical experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across the Tees Valley.
• Participate in on-call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial emergencies.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

FRCS

MFDS

Job description

Job summary

Vacancy can be potentially be either Permanent or a 12 month Locum

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative full time Consultant to support delivery of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery services across the Tees Valley.

This post is ideally full-time to provide cover a vacancy, however part-time would be considered. The candidate should have a broad experience in General Maxillofacial Surgery including Head & Neck, Facial Trauma, TMJ, Skin, Dentoalveolar Surgery, with a special interest in orthognathic surgery.

The post will be based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, providing an exciting opportunity to work within a committed team.

Main duties of the job

Service provision extends to The Friarage Hospital (Northallerton) and Darlington Memorial Hospital. The Consultant workforce, at JCUH, is supported by an Associate Specialist (POMFS), 2 Specialist Registrars in training, 3 full time Specialty Doctors, 4 part time Specialty Doctors and 7 Dental Core Trainees. Also supporting the team is our Oral Surgery Consultant and our Restorative Dentistry Consultant.

The department has a fully functioning Maxillofacial laboratory which is equipped with up-to-date technology. The laboratory has intra & extra oral scanning facilities. It is equipped with 3D printers and 3D software for planning and image manipulation.

The James Cook University Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre and OMFS are part of the trauma MDT. The successful candidate will be part of the on-call rota for Oral & Maxillofacial emergencies.

Further development of a candidate's special interest in other areas of Maxillofacial Surgery will be encouraged and there is scope to develop these interests across all sites.

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Details Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-SC-MED-0394-2

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role

Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Specialist Skills Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification.
• FRCS (or equivalent) and MFDS (or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the CCT

Desirable

• Training in appraisal & mentoring techniques
• Medical Education qualification

Clinical Specialty Skills Essential

• Clinical experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Clinical experience in orthognathic surgery

Desirable

• Specialty fellowship
• ATLS provider

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior doctors and dentists.
• Innovative and supportive attitude. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Formal teaching/training experience
• Previous personal research experience.
• Management training
• IT Skills
• Training in Appraisal techniques
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments.

Personal Skills Essential

• Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to good team working and relationships
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
• Supportive and tolerant
• Good leadership skills
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Resident within 30 minutes travelling to the hospital

Desirable

• Capacity for critical self appraisal.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Specialist Skills Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC and a registerable GDC qualification.
• FRCS (or equivalent) and MFDS (or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the CCT

Desirable

• Training in appraisal & mentoring techniques
• Medical Education qualification

Clinical Specialty Skills Essential

• Clinical experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Clinical experience in orthognathic surgery

Desirable

• Specialty fellowship
• ATLS provider

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior doctors and dentists.
• Innovative and supportive attitude. Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Clinical Audit

Desirable

• Formal teaching/training experience
• Previous personal research experience.
• Management training
• IT Skills
• Training in Appraisal techniques
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments.

Personal Skills Essential

• Capable of building strong and effective relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to good team working and relationships
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
• Supportive and tolerant
• Good leadership skills
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Resident within 30 minutes travelling to the hospital

Desirable

• Capacity for critical self appraisal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)