Job summary
- Main area
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 11 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 269-MD891
- Employer
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury District Hospital
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/06/2025
Employer heading

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Consultant
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department. The unit provides Oral & Maxillofacial service, secondary Cleft lip & palate, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Restorative dentistry as well as Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. It also houses the Minor Operations theatres for both Plastic Surgery and OMFS. The department has access to a Cone Beam CT scanner and intra-oral scanner. There is scope within the Trust to further develop the services provided. Within the department, new and follow up clinics as well as minor operations are performed under local anaesthesia or in combination with intravenous and inhalation sedation. Treatment is also provided under general anaesthesia both as day case and inpatient care.
The department enjoys good working relationships with other surgical services, particularly ENT, Plastic Surgery, Histopathology and Radiology.
The Trust is working in partnership with the local Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) to deliver an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service for the Wessex Trauma Network. A centralised oncology service is provided for the region from UHS. There may be a requirement for the post holder to attend MDT clinics at UHS.
The department places a strong emphasis on the training of DCTs, Oral Surgery, Orthodontic and Maxillofacial StRs, as well as providing teaching and education to Vocational Trainees and local General Dental Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are expected to have completed specialist training and have evidence of good outcomes in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to provide a full range of Maxillofacial Surgery and will have the opportunity to develop subspecialist interests including orthognathic surgery, TMJ and cleft care. The post holder will be expected to work as a member of multidisciplinary teams working with groups of colleagues locally and regionally to develop and deliver high quality care as well as supporting all levels of trainees in managing outpatients, inpatients and emergencies.
The post holder will be integrated into an on-call rota providing cover for emergency work locally and other units in the region as necessary.
The post holder may be required to work off site and therefore the use of a vehicle or other form of transport will be necessary to meet these requirements.
Please see our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust: Candidate information pack
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Salisbury offers the option of city living in a rural location, excellent state, and private education, plenty of shopping and places to eat out. With easy access to London, local airports and if you like the coast, Bournemouth is easily accessible by car or public transport.
A generous relocation package is available for this post subject to terms and conditions please see attached our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust: Candidate information pack
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Full GMC/GDC registration
- Entry on to the GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT or proposed CCT within 6 months
- ALS and ATLS
- Ability to fulfil all elements of the job description with specialist knowledge of oral diseases and their management plus competence in OMFS surgery and management of trauma
- An interest in teaching others with evidence of supervising juniors
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as part of a team and develop good working relationships with all staff groups
- Understanding of pillars of clinical governance with evidence of clinical audit and QI projects
Desirable criteria
- Compliant with mandatory training
- Evidence of participation in research and/or publications in peer reviewed journal
- Management course or role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Ian Downie
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722 336262
- Additional information
Ext 3527
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