About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialising in Trauma, TMJ and Facial Deformity. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across Dorset while contributing to the Trust's vision of excellence in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead the management of complex facial trauma and deformities, including TMJ joint replacement and orthognathic surgery, secondary trauma reconstructions, and post-traumatic deformity corrections. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the appointee will also engage in emergency trauma care, collaborating with other specialties to provide holistic, patient-centred treatment.This role combines clinical, academic, and leadership responsibilities, providing the opportunity to participate in teaching, training, and research. The department is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced 3D planning software and on-site 3D printing technology, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge care.The post-holder will play a key role in shaping the future of the Trauma, TMJ and Deformity service, contributing to innovative service development and ensuring the Trust's continued reputation for excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
The Head and Neck ward will move from Poole to Bournemouth Hospital Site in July 2026 and the OMFS team will work cross-site from this date.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties: Diagnose and manage a wide range of facial trauma cases, including pan-facial fractures, complex craniofacial injuries, and soft tissue trauma. Provide additional support in leading the surgical correction of congenital and acquired facial deformities, including orthognathic procedures. Provide multidisciplinary care, collaborating with orthodontists, plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists. Develop and implement clinical protocols for the management of trauma and TMJ service, enhancing patient care pathways. Participate in the on-call rota (1:5), managing emergency OMFS cases, including trauma and acute infections. Deliver outpatient care, including pre- and post-operative consultations, and manage inpatient cases, ensuring a seamless patient journey.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) An appropriate higher Surgical qualification
Desirable
Special interest in facial deformity and orthognathic Postgraduate qualification
Experience Essential
High level of clinical experience and competence in OMFS services, including Trauma Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)