Job summary We are a progressive team with a strong commitment to develop the scope of the specialty within the Trust and to advance the specialty with partner Trusts within the Northern Healthcare Alliance. In this post, the expectation would be to contribute to the general working of the Oral and Maxillofacial (OMFS) department based primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, including a commitment to the on-call rota. There is current scope to further develop the orthognathic surgery and facial deformity service, in addition to our department's input into the skin service. The Northern Healthcare Alliance has opened opportunities of developing the specialty regionally, with opportunities within job planning for peripheral clinical activity. Main duties of the job The primary aim of this whole time appointment as Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (10 programmed activities) is to join the existing well-integrated team to provide consultant lead service at tertiary level to the population of the North-East and beyond. The successful candidate would provide general oral and maxillofacial surgical expertise, providing a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and advisory service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery There are opportunities to develop the scope of the specialty within the Trust. There is currently a need in helping to expand the deformity/orthognathic service and in cutaneous malignancy. The Trust, being part of the Northern Healthcare Alliance, has developed close working links with neighbouring Trusts within the region. This has resulted in the need to develop inter-Trust working. Therefore, there will also be opportunities in working and collaborating with neighbouring Trusts and peripheral units in supporting the specialty regionally. Day case and access to in-patient operating facilities will be made available. The successful applicant will contribute to the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 'on call' rota which provides cover within the major trauma centre of the Trust. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-CON-25-019 Job locations Oral Surgery Specialty - DH Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical service for patients attending Oral & Maxillofacial services To deliver service in accordance with the Job Purpose Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Medical & Dental Staff including undergraduate students. Actively contribute to the on-call rota for the major trauma centre Provide Consultant Cover for Junior staff within the department Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical service for patients attending Oral & Maxillofacial services To deliver service in accordance with the Job Purpose Undertake clinical teaching and supervision of Junior Medical & Dental Staff including undergraduate students. Actively contribute to the on-call rota for the major trauma centre Provide Consultant Cover for Junior staff within the department Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills Essential Primary Medical Qualification. FRCS (OMFS) (or equivalent) GMC registration On, or eligible for inclusion on, the GMC specialist list in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Desirable Higher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty. Relevant experience as a consultant in OMFS. Clinical Experience Essential Training and experience in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion for general oral and maxillofacial surgery. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre. Desirable Sub-specialty interest and experience in: Orthognathic/facial deformity surgery and/or cutaneous malignancy Previous additional experience or training in distraction osteogenesis, surgical management of sleep apnoea, cleft orthognathic, or virtual planning of orthognathic cases would be desirable. Management and Administration Experience Essential Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. Desirable Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies. Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. Desirable Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education. Research Essential Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings. Research/critical review of literature. Desirable Higher degree. Publications in the last five years. Audit Essential Evidence of participation in audit. Desirable Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills Essential Primary Medical Qualification. FRCS (OMFS) (or equivalent) GMC registration On, or eligible for inclusion on, the GMC specialist list in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Desirable Higher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty. Relevant experience as a consultant in OMFS. Clinical Experience Essential Training and experience in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion for general oral and maxillofacial surgery. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre. Desirable Sub-specialty interest and experience in: Orthognathic/facial deformity surgery and/or cutaneous malignancy Previous additional experience or training in distraction osteogenesis, surgical management of sleep apnoea, cleft orthognathic, or virtual planning of orthognathic cases would be desirable. Management and Administration Experience Essential Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. Desirable Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies. Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. Desirable Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education. Research Essential Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings. Research/critical review of literature. Desirable Higher degree. Publications in the last five years. Audit Essential Evidence of participation in audit. Desirable Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement. 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Oral Surgery Specialty - DH Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)