Specialty Doctor inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a busy and expanding Maxillofacial Department, gaining experience in a wide range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services.
Involvement in specialized areas such as Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, and Facial Deformity, allowing for professional development and expertise in niche fields.
Flexibility in working hours and responsibilities, enabling a better work-life balance and adaptation to personal commitments.
Chance to teach and mentor junior staff, nurses, and students, contributing to the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Access to a large and diverse patient population, ensuring a high volume of cases and varied experiences in clinical practice.
Collaboration with renowned institutions like the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to enhance both teaching and research opportunities.
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the expanding Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. This role involves providing a full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services to a population of over one million, focusing on dento-alveolar surgery and conducting outpatient consultations both at the hospital and in peripheral clinics across Leicestershire. The department specializes in diverse areas such as Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Trauma, and Salivary Gland Disease, and encourages the development of special interests among its staff.
The position requires full GDC registration and a commitment to flexible working to meet service demands. In addition to patient care, the post holder may be involved in teaching junior staff and students. The successful candidate will be part of a large, collaborative team and contribute to providing exceptional patient care, embodying the Trust's values of compassion and teamwork. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, interested candidates can contact Nahul Patel, Head of Service, at the provided details.
The position requires full GDC registration and a commitment to flexible working to meet service demands. In addition to patient care, the post holder may be involved in teaching junior staff and students. The successful candidate will be part of a large, collaborative team and contribute to providing exceptional patient care, embodying the Trust's values of compassion and teamwork. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, interested candidates can contact Nahul Patel, Head of Service, at the provided details.
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.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centre.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our Purpose Is To Provide ‘Caring At Its Best’ And Our Staff Have Helped Us Create a Set Of Values That Embody Who We Are And What We’re Here To Do. They Are
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nahul Patel Job title: Head of Service/ Orthodontic Consultant Email address: Telephone number:
Please Contact
Mr Nahul Patel, Head of Service, Orthodontic Consultant
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester 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.
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centre.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our Purpose Is To Provide ‘Caring At Its Best’ And Our Staff Have Helped Us Create a Set Of Values That Embody Who We Are And What We’re Here To Do. They Are
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nahul Patel Job title: Head of Service/ Orthodontic Consultant Email address: Telephone number:
Please Contact
Mr Nahul Patel, Head of Service, Orthodontic Consultant
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
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