Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a 12-month fixed term locum consultant post to join the well-established H&N team. The post is comprised of 6PAs at SGH and 4 PAs at CUH. In addition to the core activities provided by the Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, the new appointee will be expected to have a major interest in Head and Neck Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery. The Consultant Group is committed to multidisciplinary team working for the benefit of both patients and trainees. Examples of where this has been taken forward are joint H&N Oncology clinics, joint MDTs with Consultants from out of area. These services bring together clinicians from a number of specialties including; otolaryngology, neurosurgery, clinical oncology, plastic surgery, orthodontics and restorative dentistry. The new post holder would be expected to expand multidisciplinary working in his/her area of interest.
The postholder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with Clinical Governance as required by the Trusts and or by the Royal College.
Main duties of the job

• To share in the overall workload of Head and Neck Oncology Referrals in and out of region
• Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
• Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
• To be active in research and to continue to maintain and update their professional knowledge
• To fulfill all the general conditions applying to employees of and St George's Healthcare Trust (see below)
• On call duties will be 1:8 frequency at St George's Hospital and attracts 1.07 PA with 5% supplement.
• Peripheral commitments to meet service delivery

About us
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 80,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating 675 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services.
St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-SN-712870-7155903-AU
Job locations
St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job description and person specification for more details. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached Job description and person specification for more details. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
• Full Registration with the United Kingdom GMC and GDC.
• ?ntercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Current ATLS provider certificate o ATLS trainer status o BSc o MSc o MDMS o MDS

Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
• Up to date ATLS
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Maxillofacial Surgery including particular emphasis on benign and malignant head and neck pathology management and reconstructive surgery

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable

• Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course

Management
Essential

• o Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
• o Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• o Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.

Skills
Essential

• o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• On the GMC Specialist Register in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or within 6 months of eligibility for inclusion.
• Full Registration with the United Kingdom GMC and GDC.
• ?ntercollegiate Fellowship Examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent. Fellowship or Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Possession of a Certificate of Accreditation or eligibility for a CCST in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Current ATLS provider certificate o ATLS trainer status o BSc o MSc o MDMS o MDS

Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of an SAC approved 5 year minimum training programme in Oral & Maxillofaical Surgery, or within 3 months of completion.
• Up to date ATLS
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Maxillofacial Surgery including particular emphasis on benign and malignant head and neck pathology management and reconstructive surgery

Teaching
Essential

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable

• Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course

Management
Essential

• o Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
• o Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
• o Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach.

Skills
Essential

• o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
• o Competent in the use of IT/computer systems

Skills Required