Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a part time Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro at 5.5 PA's.

The successful applicant will support the dynamic delivery of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery services to the population of Cornwall. The post will be based in the dedicated Maxillo-Facial, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro providing an exciting opportunity to work within a committed team comprising of three Consultants in Maxillo-Facial, one Consultant Orthodontist, medical, nursing and administration staff. There will be a requirement to undertake clinical duties at the West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and other locations across the county.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this. A population of over 400,000 is covered leading to a varied and busy department. The specialty works closely with adjacent departments of E.N.T., dermatology, and Emergency Department and shares the dedicated department with an active Orthodontic Unit.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise

Main duties of the job

  • Share with colleague's responsibility for the day to day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
  • Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff or medical
  • Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
  • Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
  • Attend meetings as required

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pro rata as per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-4216

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  • We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
  • Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with licence to practice with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Desirable

  • Entry on the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery.
  • Post graduate qualification
  • MFDS or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • On call experience covering hospital Oral and Maxillofacial patients

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake independent theatre sessions in Oral Surgery
  • Previous experience of working as a Specialty Doctor in OMFS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with licence to practice with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Desirable

  • Entry on the GDC Specialist Register in Oral Surgery.
  • Post graduate qualification
  • MFDS or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Effective participation in clinical audit
  • On call experience covering hospital Oral and Maxillofacial patients

Desirable

  • Ability to undertake independent theatre sessions in Oral Surgery
  • Previous experience of working as a Specialty Doctor in OMFS

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Suzy Thalha

suzy.thalha@nhs.net

01872250000

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year pro rata as per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-MS-4216

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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