The closing date is 14 August 2026Job summaryWe are looking for enthusiastic and talented consultants to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
Following a period of time where the oral surgery service was paused, we are delighted to be able not to reopen the service for both adult and paediatric patients.
We are seeking to recruit a team directly employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
This post has been created to support the reopening of oral surgery at Stockport Foundation Trust, following a pause in the service.
The service is now ready to reopen and will be located in our new outpatient building with a dedicated team of dental nurses.
The appointed candidate is expected to be fully competent to deal with a spectrum of oral surgery patients, there is no on call for this service at the current time.
Main duties of the jobThe appointment to this post has two main aims:
- To join a new team that provides consultant led patient-centred management of Oral Surgical conditions.
- To be a part of developing the service to deliver maximum impact to improve the wait times and experience of patients requiring oral surgery.
The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
- To provide direct care to patients in both outpatient and day case sessions.
- To advise junior colleagues as required.
About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
DetailsDate posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 362-CONSURGORAL-07-26
Job locations: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe DepartmentWe are looking for enthusiastic and talented consultants to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
Following a period of time where the oral surgery service was paused, we are delighted to be able not to reopen the service for both adult and paediatric patients.
We are seeking to recruit a team directly employed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The need for the postThis post has been created to support the reopening of oral surgery at Stockport Foundation Trust, following a pause in the service.
The service is now ready to reopen and will be located in our new outpatient building with a dedicated team of dental nurses.
The appointed candidate is expected to be fully competent to deal with a spectrum of oral surgery patients, there is no on call for this service at the current time.
The specific aims and responsibilities of this post.The appointment to this post has two main aims:
- To join a new team that provides consultant led patient-centred management of Oral Surgical conditions.
- To be a part of developing the service to deliver maximum impact to improve the wait times and experience of patients requiring oral surgery.
ClinicalThe appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
- To provide direct care to patients in both outpatient and day case sessions.
- To advise junior colleagues as required.
Teaching/Training (as agreed with Clinical Director)To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
To assist and participate with the development of staff as appropriate.
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Audit (as agreed with Clinical Director)To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics
To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines.
To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.
Clinical GovernanceTo undertake all work in accordance with Stepping Hill Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements.
To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.
Management (as agreed with Clinical Director)To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary
To attend regional and national meetings as necessary
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
TeamworkTo work within the framework of team decisions.
To take a whole system to working with the wider health community
To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
The Job Itself(i) Title - Consultant Oral Surgeon
(ii) Relationships Employing Authority Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Consultant colleagues in the Surgical Directorate
Consultant Oral Surgeons:
Currently recruiting to vacant posts.
Junior Surgical Staff:
2 Speciality Doctors
1 Jnr Clinical Fellow
Team of Dental Nurses
(iii) Accreditation
Prospective candidates for this position should possess both parts of the appropriate higher surgical qualifications or its equivalent and have spent at least five years in accredited training in General Surgery. The appointee will be on the Specialist Register of the GDC or eligible for inclusion on the list within 6 months of the date of interview.
(v) This post is offered on a part-time basis.
Duties of the PostThe general clinical duties would be shared on an equal basis with the appointed team and include all duties normally expected in the management of oral surgery patients. Duties will be based at Stepping Hill.
Indicative Job planThe contract will be offered at 10PAs.
This is an indicative plan to allow the appointee to commence work, and a formal plan will be agreed within three months of appointment.
Organisation of Surgical AdministrationThere is a well-established clinical directorate in Stockport. The Clinical Director at present is Mr Hamza Anwar, Consultant Orthodontist.
The Trust is committed to ensuring that newly appointed consultant staff are given appropriate support within their role. This includes opportunities for the post holder to access appropriate clinical/peer mentoring.
The post holder should discuss opportunities for mentoring with their Clinical Director; this will ensure that the support available best meets the post holders individual needs.
The Clinical Director is accountable to the Associate Medical Director, for the business group, Ms Natasha Henley
The Associate Medical Director is accountable to the Chief Executive of the Stockport NHS Trust.
The Director of the Surgery and Critical Care business group is Karen Hatchell who is also the budget holder.
Academic.The Trust has a positive attitude towards and encourages participation of its consultants in continuing professional development, to which the Trust provides time and funding for this purpose. The appointee is expected to participate in CPD and fulfil College requirements.
TeachingThe hospital undertakes clinical teaching of medical undergraduates from Manchester and students may visit any of the surgical departments on an ad hoc basis. This has helped to establish and maintain close links with the Medical School.
The successful candidate will be expected to offer teaching to junior doctors, medical students and other health professionals within the Trust as well as contributing to clinical meetings. From time to time the appointee may be asked to teach other professional groups.
The Integrated Education Centre has greatly enhanced the postgraduate education facilities. Many lunchtime meetings are held at present, in which the appointee would be expected to take a full and active part.
Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential- Full registration with GDC
- Appropriate higher oral surgery qualifications
- Entry onto the GDC specialist register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview
- Specialist Registrar year 5/6 Oral Surgery
- Membership of appropriate professional society
Desirable- Evidence of Specialist development in oral surgery
- Evidence of recent (within last 2 years) independent or supervised research, papers and publications. Higher degree
SkillsEssential- Trained at specialist registrar or equivalent
- Ability to train/supervise junior staff and medical students
- Membership of appropriate professional society
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to form good professional relationships with all departments
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues both medical and non medical
Desirable- Evidence of specialist development in oral surgery
- Understanding of managerial responsibility and its future development in the role of clinicians in management
ExperienceEssential- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- Awareness of the managerial role of a Consultant in the NHS
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Wide experience in oral surgery and able to deal with both emergency and elective oral surgery conditions
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Lead
Hamza Anwar
hamza.anwar@stockport.nhs.uk
01614194260
