This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICE The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and also beds on the Kinmonth Unit where our major cases are cared for. The outpatient department provides accommodation for the clinical staff in individual fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries. There are regular maxillofacial outpatient clinics held in our alliance hospitals; Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and Coalville. All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and, if necessary, admitted there. THEATRE FACILITIES There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres. MAXILLOFACIAL DEPARTMENT The Maxillofacial Unit is currently situated on Level 0 in the Balmoral Building of the Leicester Royal Infirmary. It consists of clinical and administrative areas and incorporates a maxillofacial laboratory. OTHER DUTIES The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available. TEACHING The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. AUDIT The appointee will be expected to show an ability to initiate, perform and present audits.There is an active programme of audit within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged. RESEARCH There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)