Consultant OMFS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join an enthusiastic and supportive multidisciplinary team in North West England. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial services, working closely with Consultant colleagues and Orthodontic specialists to deliver high-quality patient care across outpatient, inpatient and surgical settings. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to clinical service development, education and multidisciplinary care within a modern surgical department.

Responsibilities

Deliver consultant-led general and specialist Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient clinics; Undertake independent elective theatre sessions; Provide inpatient reviews and ward-based patient care; Assess and manage emergency referrals in collaboration with the on-call team; Maintain accurate clinical documentation, discharge summaries and clinic correspondence; Supervise speciality doctors, trainees and junior medical staff; Coordinate junior staff rotas, annual leave and study leave; Work in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical governance standards; Participate in audit, teaching and continuous service improvement activities; Supervise and mentor junior doctors and speciality trainees; Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education; Support service development and multidisciplinary working; Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD), appraisal and revalidation requirements

Requirements

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise; Full GDC Registration; MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification; BDS or equivalent dental qualification; Strong clinical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Ability to work independently and provide excellent acute clinical care; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Experience in teaching and training; Understanding of clinical audit principles; Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams; High standards of professionalism, integrity and patient-centred care

Benefits

A team of experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons; Close multidisciplinary collaboration with Orthodontic services and other surgical specialities; Dedicated outpatient facilities, minor operations suite and shared consultant office space; Access to modern operating theatres and inpatient facilities; Structured consultant job planning with Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time; Opportunities for regional collaboration and professional development