Job Summary

The Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon will provide highly specialized surgical care for children with complex craniofacial anomalies and deformities. This role requires advanced subspecialty expertise and independent management of complex craniofacial conditions, aligned with
DOH PQR subspecialty requirements
.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• 
  Provide consultant-level care in
  pediatric craniofacial surgery
  .

• 
  Independently manage and perform complex craniofacial procedures including:

  • 
    Craniosynostosis repair

  • 
    Craniofacial reconstruction

  • 
    Complex cleft and facial deformity correction

  • 
    Syndromic craniofacial anomalies

• 
  Lead pre-operative planning and post-operative care for complex cases.

• 
  Provide second opinions and expert consultations.

Multidisciplinary Leadership

• 
  Lead and participate in
  craniofacial multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
  .

• 
  Collaborate closely with:

  • 
    Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • 
    ENT

  • 
    Orthodontics

  • 
    Genetics

  • 
    Speech & Language Therapy

Academic & Governance Responsibilities

• 
  Teach, mentor, and supervise junior doctors and fellows.

• 
  Participate in clinical research, audits, and service development.

• 
  Ensure full compliance with DOH PQR, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience (DOH PQR – Consultant Level)

Mandatory Qualifications

• 
  MBBS or equivalent medical degree.

• 
  Recognized
  Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery
  .

• 
  Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
  from an accredited center (
  mandatory
  ).

Experience

• 
  Minimum
  3 years post-fellowship experience
  as a Consultant

  
  OR

• 
  Minimum
  5 years post-specialty experience
  in a high-volume craniofacial center.

• 
  Proven independent practice in pediatric craniofacial surgery.

Licensing

• 
  Eligible for or holding a
  DOH Consultant License
  with a
  craniofacial scope of practice
  .