Consultant Oral

Job summaryThe Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit is expanding to meet the needs of the population of East Kent. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Head & Neck Surgeon to join a team of 7 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Trust is going through a period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent and Medway. A new 24-bed Intensive Care Unit has been built at the Willian Harvey Hospital, to include bespoke training facilities, including dedicated space for in-situ simulation training. The William Harvey site is also the Trauma centre for East Kent. Robotic Head & Neck surgery is offered through the Kent and Canterbury site which is also the vascular centre for Kent & Medway.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Maxillo Facial Surgical patient services, including elective and emergency, outpatient, day-case and inpatient management.The Consultant will be responsible for prioritising patient lists for outpatient appointments and admissions within the nationally defined targets. Post holder will be encouraged to develop further specialist interests as part of general OMFS commitment in addition to Head and Neck Oncology sub specialty interest.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disabilityPerson Specification

Qualifications and training

EssentialFull GMC registrationFull GDC registrationHolds CCT or specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interviewDesirableHead & Neck Fellowship

Skills and experience

EssentialTrained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryProficient in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery

Clinical governance

EssentialConsistently safeVigilant about safetyReassuringly professionalListen and clearly communicateEvidence of audit and service improvement

Other requirements

EssentialMost roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sitesUpholds and models the Trust valuesDisclosure 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 nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Service ManagerHannah Johnson via Abbie Rogersabbierogers@nhs.netDate posted29 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

Pro rata, per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time,



Flexible working,



Compressed hours,



Annualised hours


Reference number344-6096CONSACJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZ