Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS

Position: Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
Location: Bakewell

Job summary

The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit is expanding to meetthe needs of the population of East Kent. We are looking fora dynamic and enthusiastic Head & Neck Surgeon to join ateam of 7 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Trust is going through a period of redevelopment, having attractednational investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent and Medway. A new 24-bed Intensive Care Unit has been built atthe Willian Harvey Hospital, to include bespoke training facilities, including dedicated space for in-situ simulationtraining.

The William Harvey site is also the Trauma centrefor East Kent. Robotic Head & Neck surgery is offered through the Kent and Canterbury site which is also thevascular centre for Kent & Medway.

Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Maxillo Facial Surgical patient services, including elective and emergency, outpatient, day-case and inpatient management. The Consultant will be responsible for prioritising patient lists for outpatient appointments and admissions within the nationally defined targets.

About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Details Date posted
13 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

Per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
344-9158

CONSAC-CJob locations

William Harvey HospitalAshfordTN
24 0LZ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full

Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full

Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential Full GMC registration

Full GDC registration

Holds CCT or specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Skills and experience

Essential Trained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Desirable Subspecialty  interests

Clinical Governance

Essential Evidence of audit and service improvement

Vigilant about safety

Reassuringly professional

Listen and clearly communicate

Consistently safe
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential Full GMC registration

Full GDC registration

Holds CCT or specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Skills and experience

Essential Trained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Desirable Subspecialty  interests

Clinical Governance

Essential Evidence of audit and service improvement

Vigilant about safety

Reassuringly professional

Listen and clearly communicate

Consistently safe 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.

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