Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Head and Neck Surgery)

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Poole is seeking a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with expertise in head and neck oncology. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include managing a diverse clinical workload, participating in an on-call rota, and contributing to teaching and research initiatives. Suitable candidates will have extensive OMFS experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in head and neck oncology and management of adult OMFS patients.
• Active participation in clinical governance and MDTs.
• Desire to engage in teaching, training, and research.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied clinical workload including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota for urgent OMFS cases.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and research initiatives.

Skills

Broad experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Head and Neck Surgery) with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Oncology, including Micro-Vascular Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across Dorset. The appointee will contribute to the integration and reconfiguration of emergency and elective care pathways, and will work across multiple sites as part of the Dorset Clinical Service Review.

Location: Dorset with planned relocation to the Bournemouth site during November 2025. The role may involve travel between sites and participation in the on-call rota to cover urgent and emergency OMFS cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied clinical workload, including inpatient and outpatient care, theatre sessions, and multidisciplinary meetings, with a focus on head and neck oncology and reconstructive microvascular procedures.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota to provide comprehensive care for urgent and emergency OMFS cases, including microvascular and general surgery needs.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and research initiatives; mentor junior staff, teach medical students, and collaborate with Bournemouth University to support educational and research objectives.
• Engage in service development activities as part of the Trust’s strategy to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient pathways.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

Qualifications and experience

• Broad experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) including head and neck oncology; management of adult OMFS patients; and excellent clinical skills.
• Experience of clinical governance and active participation in MDTs and related governance activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills; ability to build effective working relationships across professions; change management experience is advantageous.
• Desire to contribute to teaching, training, and research and to collaborate with external academic partners.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.