# Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in Head and Neck/Reconstructive Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Grampian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-with-an-interest-in-head-and-neckreconstructive-surgery/31306b46-4ebd-4a13-b875-40c4b1ce895d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-with-an-interest-in-head-and-neckreconstructive-surgery/31306b46-4ebd-4a13-b875-40c4b1ce895d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Grampian - **Town:** Aberdeen - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T13:21:50.371Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=260577 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=260577 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 250173 - Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 02/08/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week plus on call - Job posted date: 02/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian - Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery NHS Grampian is looking to attract two full time Oral-Maxillofacial Consultants with an interest in Head and Neck Oncology / Reconstructive surgery to join the established department based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). These are full time, permanent posts working 40 hours per week. Applicants should have a wide knowledge of and experience in all major branches of the specialty and will be expected to play a key role in the further development of the Head and Neck Oncology service and work in a team approach and in close collaboration with other specialties to provide comprehensive service within a multidisciplinary environment. Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR). Applicants should also be fully registered with the General Dental Council. The University of Aberdeen will accord the honorary status of Clinical Senior Lecturer to the successful candidates. Informal enquiries are welcome to Mr Mark Burrell, Service Clinical Director: 01224 559245. 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. ### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. ### **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Job Details NHS Grampian is looking to attract two full time Oral-Maxillofacial Consultants with an interest in Head and Neck Oncology / Reconstructive surgery to join the established department based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). These are full time, permanent posts working 40 hours per week. Applicants should have a wide knowledge of and experience in all major branches of the specialty and will be expected to play a key role in the further development of the Head and Neck Oncology service and work in a team approach and in close collaboration with other specialties to provide comprehensive service within a multidisciplinary environment. Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR). Applicants should also be fully registered with the General Dental Council. The University of Aberdeen will accord the honorary status of Clinical Senior Lecturer to the successful candidates. Informal enquiries are welcome to Mr Mark Burrell, Service Clinical Director: 01224 559245. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or within 6 months of completion - Applicants who are Nationals from other European countries or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 year training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty - Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. - Special interest in head and neck oncology, resection and reconstruction. **Desirable** - Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, relating to the face, mouth and jaws. ### Attainments **Essential** - Fully registerable with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) and fully registered with General Medical Council (GMC) ### Specialist Listing **Essential** - On the GMC specialist Register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion. ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Good interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a team - Caring attitude to patients - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies - Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance **Desirable** - Enquiring, critical approach to work - Full driving licence ### Teaching Experience **Essential** - Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching - Ability to teach clinical skills **Desirable** - Ability to aid supervision of postgraduate research ### Research/Audit Experience **Essential** - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems - Named author in publications in peer reviewed journals **Desirable** - Ability to organise a data base. ### Professional Qualifications **Essential** - Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. - Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent. - Intercollegiate Fellowship examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent **Desirable** - Current ATLS provider certificate - ATLS trainer status - BSc - MSc - MD/MS - MDS - PhD - Fellowship or postgraduate training in Head and Neck surgery. ### Management and Administrative Experience **Essential** - Ability to organize and manage outpatient priorities and treatments - Ability to manage and lead - Experience of audit management **Desirable** - Completion of basic management course ## Documents - [NR250173 JD PS (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1168851&JobId=260577) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.