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Locum OMFS Consultant Surgeon

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Location
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Paul McArdle, [email protected] tel. 01752 431623)
Posted Date
01 May 2026

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a specialist interest in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction to join our team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP). This is a 12 month fixed term locum post which includes an on-call commitment and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, expanding department.  There may be an opportunity to extend the contract and support to follow the Portfolio pathway may also be given.

The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering and developing our surgical head and neck oncology service. There is a strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous service improvement. Experience in anterior skull base resection and joint neurosurgical procedures is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surgeon looking to advance their career in a high-performing team delivering specialist head and neck services across a wide and diverse population.