Locum Consultant Oral Surgeon

Job summary The department is looking to recruit a full time Locum Consultant in Oral Surgery with a special interest in paediatrics. The department would consider a job share arrangement. The successful candidate(s) will be fully integrated into the departmental clinics and out-patient treatment lists as well as involvement with theatres. There is no out of hours on call requirement for this post. This is a 6 month fixed term post with the option to extend. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job Out-patient Department : The role will contain routine attendance of new and follow up clinics for Oral Surgery patient care. There is a wide variety of pathologies treated within the department (cleft, orthognathic, salivary gland, oral medicine etc.) and the opportunity to be present at multi-disciplinary meetings and clinics. The successful candidate will perform independent minor operations under local anaesthesia, plus inhalation and intravenous sedation. Theatre : General anaesthetic lists may be available to undertake surgical treatment, including treatment of impacted and ectopic teeth, plus Paediatric Oral Surgery lists. Leadership : The post holder will have a responsibility for paediatric oral surgery lists. Within the department there are shared roles amongst the Consultant staff, and it is expected that the post holder will be allocated to undertake one of the following: o Clinical Governance Lead o Clinical Lead o Educational Supervisor for the Registrars o Educational Supervisor for the DCTs About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and a shared focus on excellent patient care. With a history spanning more than 250 years, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust combines a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach to healthcare. We employ over 4,000 staff and provide around 470 beds, delivering a range of acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their full potential. Flexible working opportunities help colleagues balance work and personal commitments while continuing to meet the needs of our patients and services. We offer a wide range of NHS benefits, including membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, NHS staff discounts and access to onsite facilities. Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the benefits of a historic cathedral city with easy access to countryside, the south coast and major transport links. It is an excellent place to live, work and build your career. To find out more about Salisbury, visit Experience Salisbury. Details Date posted 10 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata if part time Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 269-MD991-A Job locations Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate pack Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the role and living and working in Salisbury please look at our interactive candidate pack