Job Description

NHS Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Special Interest in Facial Deformity and Orthognathic Surgery / Head and Neck Oncology



12 months Fixed Term Contract.



North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking to appoint a motivated and forward-thinking Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. We welcome applications from dynamic and enthusiastic individuals with a special interest in facial deformity and orthognathic surgery and/or head and neck oncology surgery .



The post will be based at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle , with an expectation to contribute to service delivery across the Trust. As with all consultant appointments within NCIC, there will be a requirement to provide clinical input at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven , and/or in community clinics across North Cumbria , supporting equitable access to specialist services across the region.



Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold an appropriate higher surgical qualification and preferably should also be registered with the General Dental Council.



At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.



Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.



Being a clinically led organisation



Quality and safety at the heart



A positive patient experience every time



A great place to work



Managing our money well



As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.



Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.



Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies