NHS Locum Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a talented NHS Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This role focuses on delivering exceptional cancer care within a growing team. Responsibilities include expert clinical care, participation in an on-call rota, and engaging in teaching and research opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications, a passion for patient outcomes, and a collaborative mindset. Excellent mentorship and support for professional development are offered in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Strong mentorship

Protected development time

Academic opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of audit and quality improvement.
• Experience of teaching junior staff.
• Experience of undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in Head & Neck Cancer service.
• Participate in consultant on-call rota for emergency cover.
• Engage in departmental leadership and service development.

Skills

High level organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Relevant specialty degree qualification

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your OMFS career to the next level?

We’re looking for a talented and motivated NHS Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery to join our progressive team at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).

What we need: A driven clinical leader who is passionate about delivering excellence in cancer care, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and brings skill, compassion and innovation to every patient interaction.

What we offer: A supportive, close-knit consultant team, a service in growth with exciting investment, and academic opportunities through our partnership with the University of Leicester College of Life Sciences – including teaching, honorary titles and research. You’ll benefit from strong mentorship, protected development time and a culture that genuinely values wellbeing, teamwork and work‑life balance.

Join us and shape the future of Head & Neck Cancer surgery across Northamptonshire.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care within our growing Head & Neck Cancer service, contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and reconstruction of oncology patients. The role also includes participation in the 1:5 OMFS consultant on‑call rota for emergency cover and active engagement in departmental leadership, service development and education.

Your week will include a balance of theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, MDT participation and supporting professional activities such as research, audit and teaching. You’ll have the autonomy to tailor your job plan (10‑12 PAs) to your interests, including opportunities in education, innovation and leadership.

You will:

• Deliver safe, high‑quality care to patients referred under 2WW and oncology pathways
• Contribute to multidisciplinary Head & Neck, Skin and Deformity MDTs
• Participate in general OMFS emergency on‑call cover (1:5)
• Take part in departmental meetings and support service improvement and governance
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, fostering clinical excellence
• Engage in continuing professional development, with study leave time and funding available

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced consultant or a newly qualified colleague seeking mentorship and growth within a well‑respected, collaborative team.

About Us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Key Job Details

• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (Pro rata)
• Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Location: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DB
• Reference number: 265-7696518-SUR
• Posted: 22 December 2025

Person Specification – Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• Full registration with the General Medical Council

Person Specification – Qualifications & Training (Desirable)

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Teaching, Audit & Quality Improvement (Essential)

• Experience of audit and quality improvement
• Experience of teaching junior staff
• Experience of undergraduate teaching

Teaching, Audit & Quality Improvement (Desirable)

• Experience in curriculum development and delivery

Management Experience (Essential)

• Effective team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable team leadership skills and experience

Management Experience (Desirable)

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Academic Achievements & Research (Desirable)

• Publications in recognised medicine/medical education journals or presentations at national level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

Skills (Essential)

• High level organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate across UHN to improve patient outcomes for all

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Northampton General Hospital, University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DB

Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx