Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton, SO16 6YDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Locum Consultant in Ora...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the highly motivated and dynamic Maxillofacial team at UHS as a consultant locum for 6 months.
As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
The successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Maxillofacial Surgery service to the population of Wessex as a regional centre. Some clinical activity maybe delivered at peripheral sites including Lymington, Winchester and Salisbury.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- BDS
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- FRCS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) or equivalent
- Must have completed a minimum of 6 years of Maxillofacial higher surgical training
- Proven track record in Maxillofacial surgery
Desirable: - Possession of Certificate of completion of training or CESR; - Previous experience of working in the NHS; - FDS / MFDS or equivalent
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Documented audit experience
- Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
- Adequate IT skills
- A wide range of clinical skills and practice in the speciality
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of emergency problems within the speciality
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty and integrity
- Flexible approach to work - Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Trust Values
Essential: - Patients First; - Working Together; - Always Improving
How to apply
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First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
1 October 2026
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