NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Specialist Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will complement the team of four consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, two Consultants in Orthodontics, one visiting consultant in Restorative Dentistry, and six ENT Surgeons who make up the Head and Neck Directorate.
OMFS is a specialty within the Surgical Services Directorate which is part of Acute Services.
The department provides treatment and healthcare on an area basis for a population of approximately 388,000. This post is based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
You will contribute to service requirements and may wish to develop your sub-specialty interest. You will also contribute to a proportionate share of the general work of the department. The following sub-specialties are supported locally:
1. dento-alveolar surgery
2. orthognathic surgery
3. maxillofacial trauma
4. head and neck oncology
5. facial skin cancer
6. TMJ disease
7. implantology
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research, and audit.
This post is offered as a full-time post, but less than full-time hours will be considered.
Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Ms Debbie Boyd, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Clinical Director Head & Neck; Tel: (01563) 827293, with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.
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