Locum Consultant OMFS in H&N Oncology & Reconstruction

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a special interest in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction to join The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. This is a fixed term post to join a team of 6 Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The role supports Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust Head and Neck Oncology in collaboration with New Cross Hospital.

By joining our journey, you will be part of a passionate, talented team with access to wide learning and development opportunities.

• Provide and develop an integrated Head and Neck service for the Trust, involving all disciplines including primary and tertiary care.
• Participate in the structural development of the Head and Neck service, treatment protocols and guidelines and extend knowledge in the management of Head and Neck conditions.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
• Work with other members of the Maxillofacial team to provide a comprehensive general surgical service to the Trust, Primary Care Trusts and General Practitioners.
• Participate in the Maxillofacial on‑call rota to ensure emergency services are provided out‑of‑normal working hours.
• Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty, including appraisal of SHOs and SpRs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• Take part, with Consultant and Senior colleagues, in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• Ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. The Trust is rated 'Good' by CQC and has received awards such as Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

We are committed to a flexible working environment and consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: Depending on experience (10 PA's)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 225-DIV-C
• Job locations: New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

The Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants and their team provide comprehensive services across three NHS Trusts:
New Cross Hospital (major inpatient), Russells Hall Hospital and Manor Hospital (outpatient and day case). The role also supports Shrewsbury and Telford Head and Neck Oncology in collaboration with New Cross Hospital.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a recognised Cancer Centre offering Head and Neck services, including major reconstruction with free flaps, under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. Support staff include Clinical Nurse Specialists, Mac Millan Cancer Support, Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Palliative and Hospice care, a highly skilled Maxillofacial Prosthetics Team, and a forthcoming Restorative Consultant.

Management of skin malignancy has become a significant part of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery over the last five years. The service is delivered as day‑stay procedures within the department and a specialist day‑care unit.

Essential Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC/GDC
• MDDB/BDS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) from the date of interview

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher Medical Degree

Essential Experience

• Wide experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Desirable Experience

• Experience in H&N Oncology and Reconstruction

Essential Research and Audit

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable Research and Audit

• Relevant research published in a peer‑reviewed journal

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer name: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address: New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

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