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Job summary

Main area
Specialist Surgery
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Contract end date will be the 15/09/2026)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week (10 PA's per week (+ 1 in 7 on call at 5%))
Job ref
344-2217LCONSAC
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro rata where applicable)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit is expanding to meet
the needs of the population of East Kent. We are looking for
a dynamic and enthusiastic Head & Neck Surgeon to join a
team of 7 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Trust is going
through a period of redevelopment, having attracted
national investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent and
Medway. A new 24-bed Intensive Care Unit has been built at
the Willian Harvey Hospital, to include bespoke training
facilities, including dedicated space for in-situ simulation
training. The William Harvey site is also the Trauma centre
for East Kent. Robotic Head & Neck surgery is offered
through the Kent and Canterbury site which is also the
vascular centre for Kent & Medway.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Maxillo Facial Surgical patient services, including elective and emergency, outpatient, day-case and inpatient management. The Consultant will be responsible for prioritising patient lists for outpatient appointments and admissions within the nationally defined targets.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.  

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration
  • Full GDC registration
  • Holds CCT or specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Trained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Subspecialty interests

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of audit and service improvement
  • Vigilant about safety
  • Reassuringly professional
  • Listen and clearly communicate
  • Consistently safe

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Tighe
Job title
Clinical Lead Consultant Surgeon (OMFS)
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Abbie Rogers (Operations Manager)  via [email protected]

Mob: 07920531498

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