Job summary
Required
to fill this new post within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at
the Leeds General Infirmary / Leeds Dental Institute.
All inpatient services are concentrated on the
Leeds General Infirmary site with outpatient and local anaesthetic services
being carried out at the Leeds Dental Institute and Wharfedale Hospital. The
Department currently provides a service for secondary referrals for the local
population received from medical and dental practitioners. It also provides a
service for tertiary referrals for complex craniofacial trauma, craniofacial
deformity and oncology.
INTERVIEWS
WILL TAKE PLACE: Friday 15 May 2026
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess FRCS (OMFS) (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and its
related specialties including Management of Head & Neck Oncology including
free flap reconstruction. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
Consideration will be given to
applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be
required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How would you design and sustain a resilient OMFS oncology service that
delivers timely, high-quality cancer care within the constraints of current NHS
capacity, workforce, and financial pressures?
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1
billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over
1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day
cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS provides a Head & Neck Oncology Leeds and surrounding areas including Mid Yorkshire and York & Harrogate. The Trust is a designated Level 1 Trauma Centre. It is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. Maxillofacial referrals to Leeds Teaching Hospitals have steadily increased across the full range of the specialties activity including orthognathic and craniofacial services. Maintenance and expansion of the service is necessary to cope with this demand.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 The post is an appointment for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Consultant with the objectives:
- To carry out maxillofacial clinical services with an emphasis on the management of Head and Neck cancer
- To contribute to the role of Leeds as a training centre for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
- To improve the efficiency and productivity of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgical services
- To help further develop Leeds as a centre of excellence for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres
- To contribute and improve the quality of Undergraduate and Postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To improve the quality of care and increase the scope for innovation
- To facilitate and develop research interests in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To participate in a consultant rota to provide acute in-hour and out-of-hours Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a particular focus on Head and Neck Cancer
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS provides a Head & Neck Oncology Leeds and surrounding areas including Mid Yorkshire and York & Harrogate. The Trust is a designated Level 1 Trauma Centre. It is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK. Maxillofacial referrals to Leeds Teaching Hospitals have steadily increased across the full range of the specialties activity including orthognathic and craniofacial services. Maintenance and expansion of the service is necessary to cope with this demand.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 The post is an appointment for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Consultant with the objectives:
- To carry out maxillofacial clinical services with an emphasis on the management of Head and Neck cancer
- To contribute to the role of Leeds as a training centre for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
- To improve the efficiency and productivity of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgical services
- To help further develop Leeds as a centre of excellence for Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres
- To contribute and improve the quality of Undergraduate and Postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To improve the quality of care and increase the scope for innovation
- To facilitate and develop research interests in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- To participate in a consultant rota to provide acute in-hour and out-of-hours Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a particular focus on Head and Neck Cancer
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB BDS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCS (OMFS) or equivalent.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
- Should have completed a recognised training programme and hold a CCT or CESR (CP) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or have a proposed CCT or CESR (CP) date within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ATLS Instructor.
- ACLS certification.
- MFDSRCS.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher expertise training in the Management of Head & Neck Oncology including free flap reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB BDS or equivalent qualification.
- FRCS (OMFS) or equivalent.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
- Should have completed a recognised training programme and hold a CCT or CESR (CP) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or have a proposed CCT or CESR (CP) date within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ATLS Instructor.
- ACLS certification.
- MFDSRCS.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher expertise training in the Management of Head & Neck Oncology including free flap reconstruction.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
