Job summary

The post is a consultant part-time post based at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.It is essential that the applicant should be fully trained in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery, in addition the postholder will be expected to demonstrate skills that would complement and expand the existing skill mix in maxillofacial

The postholder will also be expected to participate in the service, assisting colleagues with the maxillofacial trauma and on call cover. The other consultants in the department have a range of subspecialist interests and it is expect that cross referrals are made to each other where appropriate.

There is on call in this post of 1:10 (Approx) in this post

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant at the Trust, it is expected that you will share responsibility for the development and delivery of your clinical service. You will work with colleagues to ensure that your service meets all relevant professional, national, and local service standards and targets. You will contribute to the delivery of an annual service plan that includes patient activity and revenue during the year as part of the hospital's overall business plan. You will be expected to take part in audit and publish measures of your outcomes appropriate to specialty.

The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

276-8316846-MD

Job locations

QVH

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and personal specification for further details or speak to Ken Sneddon.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and personal specification for further details or speak to Ken Sneddon.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Head and Neck > 1 year
• General Radiology experience

Desirable

• CBCT experience

CPD/ teaching/ audit

Essential

• Evidence of CPD
• Teaching experience at any level
• Participation in audit

Desirable

• REALM experience
• Service improvement

Person Specification Experience Essential Head and Neck > 1 year General Radiology experience Desirable CBCT experience CPD/ teaching/ audit Essential Evidence of CPD Teaching experience at any level Participation in audit Desirable REALM experience Service improvement

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).

Additional information 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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QVH

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QVH

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)