• Job Description

  Req#: C0020-25-1169?language=en&page=630&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.

  This is a temporary post, and it is expected that the appointee can complement the skills and the sub-specialities in the department. Although the post is temporary, there is potential to make the post permanent.

  The appointee will be expected to support the Maxillofacial unit by assisting in all aspects for recovery of services. During the fixed term appointment there will be the opportunity to have access to our specialist team with skills in orthognathic surgery, paediatric OMFS (as part of SLA with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Trust), oral surgery and trauma.

  The Unit is a regional centre for Head and Neck Cancer, Cleft, Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery. There are close working relationships with ENT and Plastics.

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is the largest multi-site trust in UK. The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department works across three sites: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Solihull Hospital (SH). The Trust is a regional centre for cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. This post is predominantly based at Solihull Hospital (SH) with some clinics Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).

  Main duties of the job

  The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department has 13 OMFS consultants, 1 Oral Surgery consultant and 5 staff grades. It also employs 2 Consultant Orthodontists. The appointee will be expected to undertake cross-site working. Elective theatre sessions will be at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH). Outpatient clinics are held at City Hospital, BCH and QEH.

  The job plan will include a commitment to clinic and theatre as well as an expectation for on-call cover on a 1-13 rota. Time will be given for admin and supporting professional activities.

  Our consultants work within a culture of mutual respect and colleague support. We welcome individuals who follow the ethos of our department and are eager to deliver high quality care to our diverse population.

  The successful applicant will be expected to work across three sites including the Queen Elizabeth, the City Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital. They will be expected to have subspecialist skills in orthognathic and paediatric maxillofacial surgery.

  They will be expected to run outpatient clinics and operating sessions on a weekly basis across three sites.

  They should be able to work independently within a tertiary centre with close working relationships alongside other consultants. They should be able to independently manage an on-call commitment within a major trauma centre.

  About us

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  304-KA-1094226

  Job locations

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The candidate should be able to work closely within a large team including other consultants, junior trainees, and auxiliary healthcare staff. They should have a good academic background and be able to support trainees with their ongoing learning.

  The candidate should be able to manage the pressure of a demanding post.

  It is hopeful that a candidate will bring with them the experiences of a fellowship (preferably international) to further augment the services delivered within the unit.

  The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.

  Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.

  In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.

  All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.

  You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The candidate should be able to work closely within a large team including other consultants, junior trainees, and auxiliary healthcare staff. They should have a good academic background and be able to support trainees with their ongoing learning.

  The candidate should be able to manage the pressure of a demanding post.

  It is hopeful that a candidate will bring with them the experiences of a fellowship (preferably international) to further augment the services delivered within the unit.

  The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.

  Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service she/he must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital.

  In the management of employees of the Trust, she/he will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.

  All employees must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department or as directed by their line manager.

  You will be expected to be committed to Continuing Professional Development that satisfies the criteria laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *Dental degree
  • *Medical degree
  • *Fellowship specialising in Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery
  • *Full GMC registration as a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • *Dental degree
  • *Medical degree
  • *Fellowship specialising in Paediatric Maxillofacial Surgery
  • *Full GMC registration as a Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Mindelsohn Way

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B15 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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