Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery-Head and Neck in London

Job summaryA golden opportunity has arisen for a full-time Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW NHS Trust). Whilst the posts are designed for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Surgery, the successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive service to the populations of Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.The majority of the successful candidate's clinical sessions are likely to be at UHCW and its satellite clinics in Rugby, Nuneaton or. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly with colleagues from both Maxillofacial Surgery and ENT Surgery to provide a comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Service between the various trusts. On call duties are currently 1 week in 8 covering UHCW NHS Trust.Specifically the successful candidate will be expected to support the already established microvascular reconstructive service and in addition will also be an integral team member in the busy head and neck surgical service. In addition there will be opportunities to develop interests which complement the current teamMain duties of the jobThe successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Oral & maxillofacial Surgery service to the population of Coventry and Warwickshire. In-patient operating and some clinical activity will be at the University Hospital, but the successful candidate's remaining clinical sessions are likely to include a peripheral site which may be at Warwick Hospital, Rugby St Cross Hospital or the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton.The successful applicant will be expected to manage a mixed workload of adult and paediatric patients. On call duties are currently 1 week in 8 based at UHCW NHS Trust.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.DetailsDate posted11 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number218-T2-SCT-8126255-BJob locationsUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post. Job description Job responsibilitiesAs part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMeets all EssentialDesirableMeets all Desirable Knowledge & Experience Essentialo Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in OMFS. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. o Competent in basic information technology. o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists.Desirableo Subspecialty fellowship training. o Experience of service development. Teaching & Education Essentialo Commitment to continuing medical education. o Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. o Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals.DesirableEducational qualification Audit/ Governance/ Research Essentialo Experience of delivery of Audit cycles. o Understanding of the clinical governance process. o Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of participation in relevant and continued research. o Published research in peer-reviewed journals.Desirableo Experience of audit management. o Higher degree by research (e.g., MSc/Mphil/MD/PhD). Communication Skills & Abilities Essentialo Excellent inter-personal qualities. o Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues. o Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational). Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essentialo Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below). Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMeets all EssentialDesirableMeets all Desirable Knowledge & Experience Essentialo Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in OMFS. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. o Competent in basic information technology. o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists.Desirableo Subspecialty fellowship training. o Experience of service development. Teaching & Education Essentialo Commitment to continuing medical education. o Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. o Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals.DesirableEducational qualification Audit/ Governance/ Research Essentialo Experience of delivery of Audit cycles. o Understanding of the clinical governance process. o Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of participation in relevant and continued research. o Published research in peer-reviewed journals.Desirableo Experience of audit management. o Higher degree by research (e.g., MSc/Mphil/MD/PhD). Communication Skills & Abilities Essentialo Excellent inter-personal qualities. o Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues. o Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational). Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essentialo Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website