Consultant OMFS with Head & Neck Oncology & Reconstruction Interest: Sponsorship Available

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUFT) wishes to appoint two substantive Consultant OMFS (Full time 12PA). with an interest in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery and Reconstruction.

This is a post for an OMFS Surgeon who will work with colleagues to provide a full range of services within the specialty across the Cheshire and Mersey Region and wider region including emergency cover for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The appointee will be part of a team of surgeons delivering general OMFS surgery and be able to participate in trauma management and the on-call rota.

The present department offers a comprehensive service to the hospital and general medical and dental practitioners. It currently undertakes all surgical oncology for oral cancer and most of the orthognathic surgery in Cheshire and Mersey Region. Craniofacial and skull based oncological surgery in is carried out in conjunction with the Walton Neurosciences Centre and ENT colleagues also on the Aintree site. The Unit has close links with the Supra-regional Craniofacial Unit and the Regional Cleft Palate Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUFT) wishes to appoint two substantive Consultant OMFS (Full time 12PA). with an interest in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery and Reconstruction.

This is a post for an OMFS Surgeon who will work with colleagues to provide a full range of services within the specialty across the Cheshire and Mersey Region and wider region including emergency cover for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. The appointee will be part of a team of surgeons delivering general OMFS surgery and be able to participate in trauma management and the on-call rota.

The present department offers a comprehensive service to the hospital and general medical and dental practitioners. It currently undertakes all surgical oncology for oral cancer and most of the orthognathic surgery in Cheshire and Mersey Region. Craniofacial and skull based oncological surgery in is carried out in conjunction with the Walton Neurosciences Centre and ENT colleagues also on the Aintree site. The Unit has close links with the Supra-regional Craniofacial Unit and the Regional Cleft Palate Unit at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB ChB (or equivalent)
  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • BDS
  • Full registration with the GMC and licence to practise (or eligible for)
  • Eligible for specialist list in OMFS

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • CCT in OMFS (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
  • Evidence of continuing medical education
  • Head and Neck fellowship

Teaching & training Experience

Essential

  • Involvement in education and training of medical, dental and nursing staff and other disciplines
  • Evidence of training in postgraduate education to level required to be clinical supervisor

Clinical Governance experience

Essential

  • Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Management Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to participate in management activities
  • Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures

Audit Experience

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Publication of audit results

Research Experience

Essential

  • Understanding principles of research
  • Proven track record in research
  • Publication of research

Desirable

  • Publication of research work

IT skills

Essential

  • Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & power point.
  • Ability to use patient information systems

Motivation

Essential

  • Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative

Desirable

  • Motivated to develop new services

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
  • Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work as part of a multi professional team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

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