Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Contract end date will be the 15/09/2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-2217LCONSAC
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- William Harvey Hospital
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro rata where applicable)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Locum Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit is expanding to meet
the needs of the population of East Kent. We are looking for
a dynamic and enthusiastic Head & Neck Surgeon to join a
team of 7 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. The Trust is going
through a period of redevelopment, having attracted
national investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent and
Medway. A new 24-bed Intensive Care Unit has been built at
the Willian Harvey Hospital, to include bespoke training
facilities, including dedicated space for in-situ simulation
training. The William Harvey site is also the Trauma centre
for East Kent. Robotic Head & Neck surgery is offered
through the Kent and Canterbury site which is also the
vascular centre for Kent & Medway.
Main duties of the job
The 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
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 criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Full GDC registration
- Holds CCT or specialist registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Trained in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable criteria
- Subspecialty interests
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Evidence of audit and service improvement
- Vigilant about safety
- Reassuringly professional
- Listen and clearly communicate
- Consistently safe
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Tighe
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Consultant Surgeon (OMFS)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Abbie Rogers (Operations Manager) via [email protected]
Mob: 07920531498
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