Job Description

The post holder will be joining an enthusiastic and dynamic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department.



The department was purpose built during 2007 in a PFI, there are excellent facilities for outpatient clinics and minor operating under LA with a wonderful outlook over the Wiltshire countryside. The Maxillofacial laboratory, Medical Photography, Laser Unit, Speech and Language and the Cleft offices are all immediately next to the department.



There are 8 surgeries in the department, 2 are configured for orthodontic and restorative dentistry, there is immediate access to a CBCT scanner and intraoral digital scanners. There are two other minor operations theatres for both Plastics and OMFS.



The Trust is working in partnership with the Regional Major Trauma Centre (MTC) at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) to deliver an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service for the Wessex Trauma Network. This role will be part of the trauma on call Rota, currently 1:7 weekends. Salisbury is a diagnostic centre for Head and Neck Cancer. The Head and Neck Treatment Centre is based in UHS. Patients needing intra oral resection free flap reconstruction and radiotherapy are transferred to UHS. There may be a requirement for the post holder to attend clinics at UHS.



The post holder will be expected to manage general Oral and Maxillofacial cases, in addition to having a special interest in skin, orthognathic or salivary gland surgery.



To find out more out this role and the responsibilities please see our interactive candidate information pack . This also includes information on working and living in Salisbury.



Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.



We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.



We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.



Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk



Salisbury offers the option of city living in a rural location, excellent state, and private education, plenty of shopping and places to eat out. With easy access to London, local airports and if you like the coast, we have the beautiful Dorset coastline which is easily accessible by car or public transport.



A generous relocation package is available for this post subject to terms and conditions please see attached our interactive candidate information pack for more information on this opportunity and working at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust: interactive candidate information pack .