Job overview
We wish to appoint a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, with an interest in General Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery and Trauma, with a subspecialty interest in Skin Cancer management.
You will undertake their clinical commitments across Bay at the three sites.
You will take part in the consultant on call rota. It is envisaged that the post holder will develop a subspecialty interest to complement those of the existing consultants
Main duties of the job
You would participate in a general consultant on call rota, with a commitment to undertake a weekend morning trauma list during your on-call weekend. This on call rota is a 1:4 when this vacancy is filled.
There are close working relationships with our ENT colleagues in the MDT Head and Neck cancer service, as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialists who link up exceptionally well with the Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Physical
Essential
- Good general health and able to carry out the duties of the post.
- Valid occupational health passport
Training
Essential
- Trained Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialist training in skin cancer management and local skin MDT experience
Experience
Essential
- Research experience
Desirable
- Demonstrated teaching experience
Attainments
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent BDS or equivalen
- Full registration with GMC +/- GDC
- CCST or equivalent/ Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS (OMFS)
- Entry on Specialist register (or expected within 6/12
- Research experience
- Recognised as medical educator
Desirable
- Surgical prize
- Publications
- Formal teaching qualification
Special Skills
Essential
- Leadership qualification
- Experience in positions of responsibility eg editorial commitment, membership
- Proven team working
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Evidence of management training or experience
- Attended advanced communications course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Record of personal development
- Resident within 10 miles/30 minutes of Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- The post holder must be able to travel to all units within the network and to attend out of hours to see emergency patients
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This advert is for Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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