Job summary
UCLH is pleased to be seeking a new Locum Consultant to join our dynamic and vibrant Head & Neck team. We are offering a 12-month Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Locum Consultant position, with a special interest in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology.
The post holder will have a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care, innovative service models, and excellence in education and research. The successful candidate will have a primary interest in OMFS Head & Neck Surgery and will be expected to play a key role in the continuation of developing a world class Head & Neck centre at UCLH.
CV required with application.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post (10 PAs) which entails major input into the care of OMFS Head & Neck oncology patients across UCLH. The post-holder will agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives once in post, involving elective theatre and outpatient sessions.
Our unit offers services in Head & Neck, ENT and OMFS Surgery. UCLH offers specialist services providing treatment for benign and malignant conditions of the Head & Neck region. The service sees around 3,000 new patients per year, 350 non-elective cases and approximately 450 new Head & Neck cancers per year across our network sites. This provides excellent opportunities for research and audit.
The postholder will be expected to play a key role in providing exemplary patient care at UCLH as part of the NEL/NCL Head & Neck Surgical Elective Hub. The role is included in a 1:7 on-call rota which includes weekend / out of hours.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post-holder is expected to take a lead in advancing early diagnostic cancer clinics across the UCLH network, ensuring prompt and effective patient care. They will provide essential guidance and mentorship to junior staff, reinforcing the backbone of our cancer service. The appointee will actively contribute to the Head & Neck Department's postgraduate meetings, as well as engaging in audit and governance. Demonstrate a strong commitment to elevating governance standards is essential.
The appointee will actively contribute to improvements in the department through monthly Consultant Meetings and other forums. The appointee will have a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The post-holder is expected to take a lead in advancing early diagnostic cancer clinics across the UCLH network, ensuring prompt and effective patient care. They will provide essential guidance and mentorship to junior staff, reinforcing the backbone of our cancer service. The appointee will actively contribute to the Head & Neck Department's postgraduate meetings, as well as engaging in audit and governance. Demonstrate a strong commitment to elevating governance standards is essential.
The appointee will actively contribute to improvements in the department through monthly Consultant Meetings and other forums. The appointee will have a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
- Intercollegiate FRCS (OMFS)
- MBBS and BDS [or equivalent]
Desirable
- A higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
- Fellowship in OMFS Head and Neck Surgery, Minimal access surgery, reconstructive surgery
Experience
Essential
- A full grounding in the assessment and surgical treatment of patients presenting with problems in the Head and Neck area particularly cancer
Desirable
- Experience in plastic surgery/ENT/neurosurgery is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in the surgical treatment for Head and Neck cancer together with an understanding of the non-surgical treatments and supportive and palliative care.
- Formal training in Head and Neck surgery with a secure knowledge of the non-surgical treatment of Head and Neck cancer.
- Experience of OMFS trauma and emergency care and independent care of acute and chronic OMFS conditions
Desirable
- Post-CCT Head and Neck Fellowship experience
Research. Teaching skill and experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in OMFS
- Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of Phase III trials with a willingness to take part in Phase I/II studies.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT at date of interview
- Intercollegiate FRCS (OMFS)
- MBBS and BDS [or equivalent]
Desirable
- A higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
- Fellowship in OMFS Head and Neck Surgery, Minimal access surgery, reconstructive surgery
Experience
Essential
- A full grounding in the assessment and surgical treatment of patients presenting with problems in the Head and Neck area particularly cancer
Desirable
- Experience in plastic surgery/ENT/neurosurgery is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience in the surgical treatment for Head and Neck cancer together with an understanding of the non-surgical treatments and supportive and palliative care.
- Formal training in Head and Neck surgery with a secure knowledge of the non-surgical treatment of Head and Neck cancer.
- Experience of OMFS trauma and emergency care and independent care of acute and chronic OMFS conditions
Desirable
- Post-CCT Head and Neck Fellowship experience
Research. Teaching skill and experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in OMFS
- Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of Phase III trials with a willingness to take part in Phase I/II studies.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
