Locum Appointment of Service Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Posted 5 days ago by NHS Scotland
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Locum Appointment of Service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at NHS Scotland involves supporting the out-of-hours service for a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of specialists in a variety of sub-specialties, including dentoalveolar surgery and maxillofacial trauma. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a commitment to the out-of-hours rota. The role is based at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the out-of-hours service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Participate in the out-of-hours rota of 1 in 5 weekday nights and 1 in 6 weekends.
- Provide treatment and healthcare for a population of approximately 388,000.
- Collaborate with a team of consultants in various specialties.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Commitment to out-of-hours work.
- Strong communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Kilmarnock
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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 Locum Appointment of Service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The successful candidate will support our team out of hours. Our service is led by a team of four consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, two Consultants in Orthodontics, one visiting consultant 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. This post is specifically to support the out of hours service with a commitment to the out of hours rota of 1 in 5 weekday nights and 1 in 6 weekends. The following sub specialties are supported locally - dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology, facial skin cancer, TMJ disease and implantology. This post is offered as a 12 month fixed term post with the option to extend at the end of contract. It is offered as described above for out of hours work only. Applicants wishing further information about the post are invited to contact Ms Debbie Boyd, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon & Clinical Director Head & Neck; Tel: (01563) 827293, with whom visiting arrangements can also be made.