Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

The closing date is 30 September 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title:

Locum Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type:
Fixed term

Duration: 6 months (end date 31st March 2027)

Purpose for Fixed Term:
Covering Sickness

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the highly motivated and dynamic Maxillofacial team at UHS as a consultant locum for 6 months.

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The successful candidate will form part of a team of consultants providing a comprehensive Maxillofacial Surgery service to the population of Wessex as a regional centre. Some clinical activity maybe delivered at peripheral sites including Lymington, Winchester and Salisbury.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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We are looking for an individual who will:

Support delivery of skin cancer surgery and attending combined clinic

Have a general interest in maxillofacial trauma in support of the Major Trauma Centre Have an opportunity to develop interest and expertise in Head and Neck Melanoma Surgery Have experience of teaching and training of Senior trainees

Have experience of supervision and teaching of F2 and Dental Core trainees

Have experience Audit and departmental Clinical Governance be able to support to Winchester, Salisbury and Lymington hospitals Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service

Be essential to the improvement of Cancer and RTT pathways and target position

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

General Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Supporting delivery of skin cancer surgery and attending combined clinic

General interest in maxillofacial trauma in support of the MTCOpportunity to develop interest and expertise in Head and Neck Melanoma Surgery Teaching and training of Senior trainees

Supervision and teaching of F2 and Dental Core trainees

Audit and departmental Clinical Governance Support to Winchester, Salisbury and Lymington hospitals Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service

Improvement of Cancer and RTT pathways and target position

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 14th October 2026

This Final date to receive applications on or before 30th September 2026

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• BDS
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply…