Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery-Head and Neck

Job summaryA golden opportunity has arisen for a full-time Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW NHS Trust). This is a replacement post with opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest, although an interest in Trauma and TMJ Surgery would be an advantage.This large and dynamic Trust moved to a new PFI site in July 2006 and is now one of the leading teaching hospitals in the UK, as well as an Adult Major Trauma Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. It is the clinical home of Warwick Medical School, providing wide-ranging opportunities to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. UHCW is situated in the heart of the West Midlands with easy access to the rural Warwickshire countryside, Birmingham and London.We intend to appoint a dynamic team player who will take part in the general adult and paediatric Oral & Maxillofacial services, and who will be encouraged to develop a subspecialty interest that complements the department and meets the needs of the local population.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Oral & maxillofacial Surgery service to the population of Coventry and Warwickshire. In-patient operating and some clinical activity will be at the University Hospital, but the successful candidate's remaining clinical sessions are likely to include a peripheral site which may be at Warwick Hospital, Rugby St Cross Hospital or the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton.The successful applicant will be expected to manage a mixed workload of adult and paediatric patients. On call duties are currently 1 week in 8 based at UHCW NHS Trust.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number218-T2-SCT- -AJob locationsUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMeets all EssentialDesirableMeets all Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essentialo Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in OMFS. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. o Competent in basic information technology. o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists.Desirableo Subspecialty fellowship training. o Experience of service development.
Teaching & Education
Essentialo Commitment to continuing medical education. o Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. o Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals.DesirableEducational qualification
Audit/ Governance/ Research
Essentialo Experience of delivery of Audit cycles. o Understanding of the clinical governance process. o Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of participation in relevant and continued research. o Published research in peer-reviewed journals.Desirableo Experience of audit management. o Higher degree by research (e.g., MSc/Mphil/MD/PhD).
Communication Skills & Abilities
Essentialo Excellent inter-personal qualities. o Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues. o Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational).
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essentialo Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below).
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialMeets all EssentialDesirableMeets all Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essentialo Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in OMFS. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. o Competent in basic information technology. o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists.Desirableo Subspecialty fellowship training. o Experience of service development.
Teaching & Education
Essentialo Commitment to continuing medical education. o Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. o Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other healthcare professionals.DesirableEducational qualification
Audit/ Governance/ Research
Essentialo Experience of delivery of Audit cycles. o Understanding of the clinical governance process. o Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of participation in relevant and continued research. o Published research in peer-reviewed journals.Desirableo Experience of audit management. o Higher degree by research (e.g., MSc/Mphil/MD/PhD).
Communication Skills & Abilities
Essentialo Excellent inter-personal qualities. o Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues. o Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational).
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essentialo Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV22DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website