OMFS Consultant (Head and Neck Cancer)

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

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Peterborough is seeking a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join their dynamic department. The role involves delivering outpatient clinics and emergency care while supervising trainees. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Full GMC and GDC registration required.
• Current UK professional registration is mandatory.
• Evidence of recent involvement in research projects is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics and elective inpatient surgery.
• Provide urgent and emergency care including out-of-hours on-call.
• Supervise core trainees and contribute to teaching.
• Develop comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
• Support subspecialist interest in skin cancer management.

Skills

Broad experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery

Experience in Head & Neck surgery

Knowledge of research principles

Certification in ALS and ATLS

Education

Appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification

Entry onto GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department with an interest in Oncology / Head and Neck Cancer. The unit provides Oral & Maxillofacial service, Oral Surgery, and Restorative dentistry. It also houses a Day Case GA / LA operative theatre and accesses a Cone Beam CT scanner. The department offers a full range of Maxillofacial Surgery and the opportunity to develop subspecialist interests including TMJ, orbital trauma, and surgical dermatology. The post is integrated into a multidisciplinary team providing acute and elective care, teaching, audit, and urgent and emergency service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinics and elective inpatient and day case surgery.
• Provide urgent and emergency care, including out-of-hours on‑call working.
• Supervise core trainees and SAS clinicians and contribute to teaching, training and audit.
• Develop a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
• Support a subspecialist interest in the management of skin cancer and OMFS trauma.
• Contribute to the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC and GDC registration.
• Entry onto the GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview).
• CESR or European Community Rights.
• Appropriate higher Oral & Maxillofacial surgical qualification.
• ALS and ATLS certification.
• Knowledge of the principles of research and evidence of recent involvement in research.

Experience

• Broad experience in all aspects of oral & maxillo‑facial surgery.
• Proven interest and experience in Head & Neck surgery, including facial deformity.
• Experience in surgical dermatology.
• Experience of emergency care.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects.

Employer Details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ

Contract and Salary

Permanent
Full‑time
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Reference number: 176-HE-S-7665521

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service 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.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.