Job Summary
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
The successful applicant will be based at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford; however, as with all MSE appointments, consultants will be required to work at any of our spoke sites or in outlying clinics to provide a service to over 1.6 million people.
Applications are invited from accredited specialists in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery who are on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining the CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold an appropriate higher surgical qualification and preferably should also be fully registered with the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
The OMFS service provides a 3 tier out of hours service with the consultant off-site out of hours as 3rd on-call. The service is supported by middle-grade & junior doctor (DCT) tiers.
In addition to the 1:5 on-call requirement, the successful candidate will take on a variety of outpatient clinics & elective operating lists.
Teamwork & leadership is expected when working with our team of middle grade & junior colleagues.
About Us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Date posted
26 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
390-MR-SUR-BR-5087
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see the job description for more detail on main duties, including an example illustration of a job plan and information about the Service & the hospital sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (including a Licence to Practice) with specialist listing in the GMC oral & maxillofacial surgery register
* BDS or equivalent
* Full Registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council
Desirable
* FRCS (OMFS)
Experience Essential
* Completion of an accredited training scheme leading to the award of a CCT or be within six months of CCT date
* Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
* Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr