Speciality Doctor in Maxillofacial | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Maxillofacial Surgeon to join their expanding department. This role involves performing dento-alveolar surgery, working flexibly across clinics, and contributing to teaching and audit within the department. Candidates must hold full GDC registration. This is a full-time position with a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dento-alveolar surgery and work in Outpatient Department as part of daily duties.
• Work at both the Leicester Royal Infirmary and peripheral clinics in market towns around Leicestershire.
• Agree and follow a timetable that reflects service demands; work flexibly as required.
• Teach junior staff, nurses or students where appropriate.
• Develop a special clinical interest as encouraged.

Job description

Overview

This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust. The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, undertaking the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population of over one million. Special interests include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity, Facial Trauma and Salivary Gland Disease.

The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holder to reflect the demands of the service. The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest.

Responsibilities

• Perform dento-alveolar surgery and work in Outpatient Department as part of daily duties.
• Work at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and peripheral clinics in market towns around Leicestershire.
• Agree and follow a timetable that reflects service demands; work flexibly as required.
• Teaching duties for junior staff, nurses or students where appropriate.
• Develop a special clinical interest as encouraged.

Qualifications

• Full GDC registration is required.

Contract and Placement

This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with the opportunity to extend to permanent.

About the Trust

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Maxillofacial Service

The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and beds on the Kinmonth Unit for major cases. The outpatient department provides accommodation for clinical staff in fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries. All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and admitted there if necessary. There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres. The Maxillofacial Unit is situated on Level 0 in the Balmoral Building and includes clinical/administrative areas and a maxillofacial laboratory.

Other Duties

The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be provided.

Teaching

The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Audit

The appointee will be expected to initiate, perform and present audits. There is an active audit programme within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged.

Research

There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025