Locum OMFS Consultant with Sialendoscopy Specialist - 6 Months

Job summary
Supporting OMFS team at Bedfordshire Hospitals to meet the needs of the Sialendopscopy surgical service.

Providing clinic and Theatre shifts for sialendoscopy patients and provide turnaround support to this specific cohort of patients.

Working with the existing team to deliver Sialendoscopy pathways within RTT targets

Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• To undertake duties as defined within the agreed job plan.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
• To participate in any on-call rotas providing specialist, timely advice, in line with the seven day working national agenda and local service need.
• Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons. The Trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.

About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
113,565 - 150,569
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 418-M-OR-164
Job locations: Luton and Dunstable, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Hospital.
• To share the management of OMFS patients requiring admission with colleagues within the OMFS Department.
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• To undertake duties as defined within the agreed job plan.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
• To participate in any on-call rotas providing specialist, timely advice, in line with the seven day working national agenda and local service need.
• Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Surgeons. The Trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.

The job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.

In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

The appointee will participate in clinical audit. It is expected that the appointee will show a commitment to continuing medical education (CME).

Job Plan Contents and Indicative Timetable
1.
This job is a locum post, working as and when needed to support the sialendoscopy pathway within our OMFS Dept for an initial 6 month period.

The pattern of work may change in the future to meet changing needs, with the opportunity to increase clinical sessions being related to surgical and outpatient demand. If there is a need to work between hospital sites, then appropriate travel time will be incorporated into the job plan and travel expenses are claimable. Annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

The Trust operates a flexible theatre cover model that may result in the successful candidate undertaking clinical sessions on alternative days and sessions to maximise OMFS theatre utilisation.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
• BDS or equivalent
• FRCS (OMFS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Medical and Dental Degree
• A post graduate qualification MSc, MD, PhD, MA, Masters in Education

Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR portfolio pathway

Clinical experience
Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
• Sub Specialism in sialendoscopy pathway with practical knowledge and experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of OMFS and ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of OMFS conditions, specifically in sialendoscopy
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
• Experience in the management, treatment and reconstruction of Head and Neck Malignancy.
• Experience in Surgical Dermatology

Desirable

• Evidence of sub-specialty training or fellowship out of region
• Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings in OMFS.

Clinical Effectiveness
Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching
Essential

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
• Understands learner centred teaching

Desirable

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personnel Skills
Essential

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at national level

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personnel Circumstances
Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Luton and Dunstable, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Oral Surgeon and Clinical Director
Mr Robert Bunyan
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