Job overview

Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with interest in Trauma/ Facial deformity Surgery (Relocation Support* offered)
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Join us at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) as a Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) with a specialist interest in Trauma and potential to transition to Orthognathic practice if the post is extended.

This exciting 10.25 (11.25 if on call is included) PA, 18-month post is part of our department’s expansion to meet the growing demand for our renowned regional specialist services. We are looking to develop a strong succession plan within our department. With the potential to transition to a substantive role, this is an incredible opportunity to become a key player in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the forefront of regional OMFS care.

You will join a team of 8 consultants who are an open minded and diverse group with a wealth of experience obtained by training both nationally and internationally. Most importantly we are a friendly, cohesive and collaborative group with high professional standards, an excellent reputation within the hospital and have a broad range of clinical and outside interests. We have a 100 % retention rate for substantive positions for more than 20 years.

Main duties of the job

•    Main-stream general OMFS such as new patient and 2WW clinics.
•    Participate in the Pan Avon on-call rota (1:8), managing the full remit of OMFS trauma with a strong, tiered three level support structure, including doubly qualified StRs and dentally qualified DCTs.
•    Weekly trauma MDT clinic and in-patient theatre list on main hospital site.
•    Full integration and collaboration within our OMFS unit.
•    Potential to integrate the applicant into the orthognathic service with a graduated level of operating, allowing mentorship with the existing orthognathic team.

About You
•    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual with broad expertise across the OMFS spectrum, including trauma, and with a particular passion for hard tissue surgery. You will thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and will be expected to bring a proactive approach to delivering outstanding patient care. A fellowship would be highly desirable to address the complex case mix and further enhance our specialist services.

Additional Benefits
•    *Relocation Support: Subject to conditions, you may be eligible for relocation expenses to help you settle in Bristol, a vibrant city offering an outstanding quality of life.
•    Future Opportunities: The intention of the existing consultant group is that after the initial 18-month period, for the correct candidate, there is potential for the post to convert to a substantive position.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.