Locum Consultant in Oral Surgeon | Barts Health NHS Trust

Overview

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals to our Oral Surgery team as a 5programmed activity (PA) Locum Consultant. The Oral Surgery team forms part of the Dental Networked Services at Barts Health. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and provide a first‑class service to patients. The role is very busy and will include outpatient management, local and general anaesthetic treatment lists, management of theatre cases (including relevant ward, discharge and post‑operative management), supporting service colleagues with management of 18‑week RTT, managing clinical governance processes as required within the oral surgery department, delivery of service improvements, planning with operational and nursing colleagues, and working closely with senior colleagues and clinicians to deliver exemplary care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary patient care in line with professional standards.
• Lead, manage and supervise outpatient clinics and treatment lists, management of inpatients and surgical cases.
• Work closely with operational and nursing colleagues to deliver patient care in line with national referral to treatment (RTT) and urgent suspected cancer targets.
• Develop sub‑specialty interest in line with service requirements.
• Be involved in departmental research.
• Participate in the audit of patient services and assist them in the direction and management of patient services.
• Use resources at their disposal with due regard to care, safety and appropriateness.
• Respond to and manage clinical incidents and complaints in line with clinical governance policies and procedures.

Location

The role will be based across the Royal London Dental Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.