Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Job summary

Interview to be scheduled on 10th March 2025

A golden opportunity has arisen for a full-time Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW NHS Trust). This is a replacement post with opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest.

This large and dynamic Trust moved to a new PFI site in July 2006 and is now one of the leading teaching hospitals in the UK, as well as an Adult Major Trauma Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. It is the clinical home of Warwick Medical School, providing wide-ranging opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. UHCW is situated in the heart of the West Midlands with easy access to the rural Warwickshire countryside, Birmingham and London.

We intend to appoint a dynamic team player who will take part in the general adult and paediatric Oral & Maxillofacial services, and who will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest that complements the department and meets the needs of the local population.

Main duties of the job

Work with other members of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team to provide a comprehensive general OMFS service to Primary Care Trusts and General Dental and Medical Practitioners.

Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty practice which complements the existing members of the team.

Participate in the Maxillofacial on-call rota with consultant colleagues to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.

Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.