Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time substantive post. We are a busy unit with strong collaborative working relationships with ENT, Oncology and Dermatology. This is a fantastic opportunity to help the delivery of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service to patients of Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. This advertisement is for a consultant with an interest in Orthognathic Surgery. The Oral & Maxillofacial department at Gloucester Royal Hospital is housed in a dedicated modern and well-equipped outpatient facility co- located close to theatres, a dedicated Head & Neck ward and on site maxillofacial laboratory. Main duties of the job Clinical responsibilities will include:- Undertaking outpatient clinics at both Gloucester and Cheltenham Hospitals with a main base at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital- Undertaking operating lists- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate- Having excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways- To complete a 1 in 5 general on-call rota About us Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. Details Date posted 13 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-CONSOMFORTHO Job locations Gloucester Royal Hopsital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for more detail. The purpose of this post is to provide Consultant care within the Trusts Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. As a senior employee of the Trust, the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgery Division or the Trust Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for more detail. The purpose of this post is to provide Consultant care within the Trusts Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. As a senior employee of the Trust, the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgery Division or the Trust Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC)) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualification FDSRCS & FRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification Desirable ATLS provider ATLS instructor Relevant higher degree Training Essential Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of facial deformity Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Relevant Fellowship Teaching Essential Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching. Presentational skills Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience Desirable Teaching qualification (PGCert/ PGDip/Teaching the Teachers) Audit Essential Effective participation in clinical audit Research Essential Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research Publications in refereed journals Presentations at national and international level Desirable Research relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval Management Essential Experience and management of quality improvement projects Desirable Attendance on certified management course/s Experience of management of clinical service Management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration & a license to practice with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC)) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights MBBS & BDS or equivalent qualification FDSRCS & FRCS(OMFS) or equivalent qualification Desirable ATLS provider ATLS instructor Relevant higher degree Training Essential Demonstration of a high level of clinical experience and competency in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Demonstration of expertise in the subspeciality of facial deformity Demonstration of ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Relevant Fellowship Teaching Essential Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching. Presentational skills Undergraduate and post graduate teaching experience Desirable Teaching qualification (PGCert/ PGDip/Teaching the Teachers) Audit Essential Effective participation in clinical audit Research Essential Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research Publications in refereed journals Presentations at national and international level Desirable Research relevant to oral & maxillofacial surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval Management Essential Experience and management of quality improvement projects Desirable Attendance on certified management course/s Experience of management of clinical service Management skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Royal Hopsital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Royal Hopsital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Gloucester Royal Hopsital, Great Western Road, GL1 3NN Gloucester, United Kingdom