Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will complement the team of four consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, two Consultants in Orthodontics, one visiting consultants in Restorative Dentistry and six ENT Surgeons who make up the Head and Neck Directorate.

OMFS is a specialty within the Surgical Services Directorate which is part of Acute Services.
The department provides treatment and healthcare on an area basis for a population of approximately 388,000. This post is based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

You will contribute to service requirements and may wish to develop your sub-specialty interest. You will also contribute to a proportionate share of the general work of the department. The following sub specialties are supported locally - dento-alveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology, facial skin cancer, TMJ disease and implantology.

In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.

This post is offered as a full time post but less than full time hours will be considered.

Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Ms Debbie Boyd, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Tel: (01563) 827293, with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.

Please Quote Ref No: 144879.

Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.