Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Trust Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

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 approximately 400,000 is covered by the service leading to a varied and busy department workload. The specialty works closely with the adjacent departments of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology and Ophthalmology and shares the department with an active Orthodontic Unit.

Outpatient Services and Day Ward ActivitiesMost out-patient and day case activity takes place in a purpose-built and dedicated out-patient department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro which incorporate out-patient waiting areas, consultants' offices, secretarial and clerical area, examination and treatment rooms, and nurses' office.

OMFS clinics occur on most days, as do Day Case General Anaesthesia sessions, together with Minor Oral Surgery under Local Anaesthesia and Local Anaesthesia with IV Sedation.

Inpatient ServicesInpatients are managed on an 18-bed adult ward (Wheal Coates) adjacent to the Head and Neck theatre together with an adjacent Paediatric ward. These ward areas are shared with Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology.

Out-patient clinics and theatre sessions are also held at West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) in the west of the county in addition to a newly built surgical centre (SASH) at St Austell.

Main duties of the job

Management and treatment of patients encompassing full scope of practice in Oral surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery through clinics, operating lists including trauma and on call duties.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery cases.

To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes on call duties.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME/CPD).

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

To attend meetings as appropriate.

Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities (where applicable).

Access to named Educational Supervisor.

The post will involve at least six clinical sessions per week up to a maximum of ten. The clinical sessions will include MOS, IV Sedation lists, Daycase and Inpatient GA operating lists and out-patient clinics for new and follow-up patients. On call duties throughout the week including overnight in addition to 1:6 weekend on call for 48 hours.

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.

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-4247

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

BDS
GDC Registration with a Full Licence to Practice

Experience

Essential

Previous DCT1 post or equivalent
Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Experience of giving presentations

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BDS
GDC Registration with a Full Licence to Practice

Experience

Essential

Previous DCT1 post or equivalent
Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Experience of giving presentations

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)