Locum Appointment - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

About the Role

NHS Scotland is dedicated to fostering a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, and free of unlawful discrimination. We strive to have a team that reflects the broader community, where every staff member feels respected and empowered to deliver their best work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Appointment of Service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) focused on supporting our out-of-hours service. The successful candidate will join a specialist team composed of three Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery consultants, two Orthodontics consultants, one Restorative Dentistry visiting consultant, and eight ENT surgeons forming the Head and Neck Directorate.

The OMFS specialty operates within the Surgical Services Directorate as part of Acute Services, providing comprehensive treatment and healthcare coverage for a regional population of approximately 388,000 people. This position is located at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, Scotland.

Key Duties and Commitments

• Primarily contribute to the out-of-hours service with a rota commitment of one in five weekday nights and one in six weekends.
• Deliver expert care across multiple sub-specialties including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology, facial skin cancer, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disease, and implantology.

Additional Information

• This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension beyond the initial period.
• The post is strictly for out-of-hours work as described.

Contact Details

Prospective candidates are encouraged to seek further information or arrange a visit by contacting Ms. Debbie Boyd, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Clinical Director for Head & Neck, at (01563) 827293.