Speciality Doctor in Maxillofacial | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £65,048 - £73,992 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE15WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7417983/358-7417983-MSS |
Summary
This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust.
The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population of over one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity, Facial Trauma and Salivary Gland Disease.
The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holders to reflect the demands of the service. The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery. The post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, to commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate must possess full GDC registration.
The Maxillofacial Department is a busy and expanding department, which undertakes the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Leicestershire for a population approaching one million. There is a large volume of routine oral surgical referrals and maxillofacial trauma. Special interests of the department include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity – including Cleft Lip and Palate problems, and Oral and Craniofacial Implants.
The post holder will have a service commitment, particularly performing dento-alveolar surgery and working in the Outpatient Department both at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and in peripheral clinics in the market towns around Leicestershire. The timetable will be agreed with the post holder to reflect the demands of the service.
The post holder would be expected to work flexibly. Duties of the post may include teaching of junior staff, nurses or students. The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
This appointment will be whole time, to start as soon as possible and will be a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with the opportunity to extend to permanent.
MAXILLOFACIAL SERVICE
The Maxillofacial service for Leicestershire is centralised at the Leicester Royal Infirmary where all maxillofacial surgery takes place. There is a 30-bedded mixed sex adult ward and also beds on the Kinmonth Unit where our major cases are cared for. The outpatient department provides accommodation for the clinical staff in individual fully equipped consulting rooms and surgeries.
All maxillofacial emergencies are referred to the Leicester Royal Infirmary and, if necessary, admitted there.
THEATRE FACILITIES
There are two designated maxillofacial theatres and the use of day theatres.
MAXILLOFACIAL DEPARTMENT
The Maxillofacial Unit is currently situated on Level 0 in the Balmoral Building of the Leicester Royal Infirmary. It consists of clinical and administrative areas and incorporates a maxillofacial laboratory.
OTHER DUTIES
The successful candidates will be required to undertake managerial duties associated with the care of patients and the running of the Clinical Department. Adequate office space and secretarial support will be made available.
TEACHING
The Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary provides both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
AUDIT
The appointee will be expected to show an ability to initiate, perform and present audits.There is an active programme of audit within the Department and presentation at local, regional and national meetings is encouraged.
RESEARCH
There are good facilities for clinical and laboratory research within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and other departments within the University of Leicester.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025