OMFS Consultant | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department at Peterborough City Hospital. The unit provides Oral & Maxillofacial service, Oral Surgery, and Restorative dentistry. It also houses a Day Case GA / LA operative theatre. The department has access to a Cone Beam CT 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 and general anaesthesia. Treatment is also provided under general anaesthesia, both as day case and inpatient care. The department enjoys good working relationships with other surgical services. The Trust is working in partnership with the local Major Trauma Centre at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) to deliver an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery out of hours cover at weekends. A centralised oncology service is provided for the region from CUH. The department places a strong emphasis on the training of DCTs and SAS as well as providing teaching and education to regional DCTs and local General Dental Practitioners. 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, TMJ, orbital trauma and surgical dermatology. 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 information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Peterborough City Hospital NWAF. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally. We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community. His post is offered on a full‑time (10 PA) basis although less than full‑time or job share applications will be considered. The post is to replace a departed consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery that is currently filled by Locum clinicians. The department provides secretarial support and office accommodation. The post holder will be expected to work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive acute and elective Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. Key Responsibilities Delivery of outpatient clinics, elective inpatient and day case surgery in Peterborough City Hospital. Urgent and emergency care duties, including out‑of‑hours on‑call working within the provisions of working time regulations and safe working. Participation in teaching, training and audit, educational and clinical supervision of core trainees and SAS clinicians. Contribution to the skin MDT in conjunction with Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Histopathology. Provision of advice and support to the clinical team and peers in a range of clinical and/or leadership situations in a professional and appropriate manner which inspires confidence, motivation, and teamwork within the field. Support a sub‑specialist interest in the management of skin cancer and OMFS trauma. Qualifications & Requirements Applicants must have completed specialist training and demonstrate good outcomes in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Experience in TMJ, orbital trauma and surgical dermatology is desirable but not mandatory. Employment will require a working vehicle or other suitable transport if off‑site duties are necessary. The role is on a full‑time basis (10 PA) but part‑time or job‑share arrangements may be considered. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr