Job summary
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department has a vacancy for a Trust Dental Core Trainee - equivalent to ST1-2 to commence asap to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder to 1st September 2026.
This post would be particularly beneficial for those doctors wishing to gain general experience in Oral & Maxillofacial in a supportive environment and develop an area of interest and expertise.
Main duties of the job
The Trust Dental Core trainee will spend the majority of their time at the New Cross Hospital where they will be attending outpatient clinics and day surgery theatres however, they will be rostered for Russell's Hall activity according to a rolling timetable.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of the Trust Dental Surgeon (Core level):
- Attendance at Day Surgery and In-Patient theatre operating lists
- Assistance in the operating theatre
- Attendance at Minor Oral Surgery local anaesthetic operating sessions
- Attendance at OMFS outpatient clinics (there is also scope for trainees to attend Orthodontic clinics according to their individual training needs or wishes)
- Assessment and initial management of patients referred to the OMFS department from A+E, GDPs, GPs, and other hospital departments
- Clerking of patients for theatre
- Management of OMFS in-patients on the wards
- Part of the first on-call DCT level rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of the Trust Dental Surgeon (Core level):
- Attendance at Day Surgery and In-Patient theatre operating lists
- Assistance in the operating theatre
- Attendance at Minor Oral Surgery local anaesthetic operating sessions
- Attendance at OMFS outpatient clinics (there is also scope for trainees to attend Orthodontic clinics according to their individual training needs or wishes)
- Assessment and initial management of patients referred to the OMFS department from A+E, GDPs, GPs, and other hospital departments
- Clerking of patients for theatre
- Management of OMFS in-patients on the wards
- Part of the first on-call DCT level rota
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent Dental Qualification
- Completion of Dental Foundation Training
- Full Registration with GDC or GMC
- History taking and examination skills
Desirable
- General Dentistry and oral surgery skills
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Enthusiasm for participation in research and audit
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent Dental Qualification
- Completion of Dental Foundation Training
- Full Registration with GDC or GMC
- History taking and examination skills
Desirable
- General Dentistry and oral surgery skills
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
- Enthusiasm for participation in research and audit
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.
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.
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).