Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon

at  Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Total PA’s: 10.25
On-Call: 1:7 Category A at 5%
We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Consultant Surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck Cancer, as well as Skin Cancer to join our team.
This is a new post created to meet the increasing demands of the Head & Neck cancer service.
We are looking for a Consultant Surgeon with drive and vision to enhance our quality patient centred service. The post is based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, with the possibility of providing a visiting role to St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• Broad clinical training in the speciality of OFMS
• Experience of free tissue transfer in the head and neck for Oral and Skin reconstruction

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrable skills and experience of Maxillofacial Surgery
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy experience would be desirable
• Understanding of clinical risk management

KNOWLEDGE

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

We aim to recruit an outstanding and forward-thinking Maxillofacial Head & Neck Surgeon, who will undertake inpatient surgery as a part of the Head & Neck MDT, and a spectrum of maxillofacial care, and contribute to the 1:7 Maxillofacial general on-call rota. The postholder will also provide outpatient clinics and surgical sessions under local anaesthetic in support of the wide range of maxillofacial care provided within the department. There is also the requirement to give on-site support and input as needed in relation to other related PHU specialties, and provide training and support for our junior staff.
Full GMC registration is required (GDC optional), with a licence to practice.