Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to provide a Specialty Doctor post within the Trust's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. The post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professionals and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

o To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical serviceo To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyo To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateo To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policieso To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services planso To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgery Division or the Trust

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilitiesThe appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the DepartmentThe appointee will support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff. The appointee will support in the ongoing development of the routine oral surgery service.1:6 second on call rota

Education and trainingTo provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of dental requirementsTo participate in the undergraduate teaching programmeTo assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for DCT1s, DCT2s, DCT3s and other staff as appropriate

Audit (as agreed with Specialty Director)To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developmentsTo undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assuranceTo remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidentsThe postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-SPECDROMF

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Clinical responsibilities- The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department- The appointee will support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff. The appointee will develop the routine oral surgery service.- 1: 6 second on call rota

Education and training- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of dental requirements- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme- To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for DCT1s, DCT2s, DCT3s and other staff as appropriate

Audit (as agreed with Specialty Director)- To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments- To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assurance- To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents- The postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.

Research- The postholder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.

Clinical Governance- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements- To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy

Management (as agreed with Clinical Lead)- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs to participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department- To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary-To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesTeamwork- To work within the framework of team decisions.- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility

Accountability- The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the Specialty Director and Clinical Lead. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service and subsequently the Medical Director.- The post-holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.Finally, the post-holder is expected to:1. Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations2. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff3. Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleaguesLocationThe principal place of work for this post will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) although there may be clinics and operating at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and at Cirencester Hospital. Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. You will be required to work at any site within the Trust.ReviewThis job description will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

Clinical responsibilities- The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department- The appointee will support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff. The appointee will develop the routine oral surgery service.- 1: 6 second on call rota

Education and training- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of dental requirements- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme- To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for DCT1s, DCT2s, DCT3s and other staff as appropriate

Audit (as agreed with Specialty Director)- To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments- To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics To be involved in risk management and quality assurance- To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per GDC guidelines To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents- The postholder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.

Research- The postholder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.

Clinical Governance- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies- To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements- To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process- To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy

Management (as agreed with Clinical Lead)- To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs to participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department- To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary-To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesTeamwork- To work within the framework of team decisions.- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider health community- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility

Accountability- The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the Specialty Director and Clinical Lead. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service and subsequently the Medical Director.- The post-holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.Finally, the post-holder is expected to:1. Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations2. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff3. Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleaguesLocationThe principal place of work for this post will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) although there may be clinics and operating at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and at Cirencester Hospital. Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate. The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace. You will be required to work at any site within the Trust.ReviewThis job description will be regularly reviewed. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration a licence to practice. Temporary registration is not acceptable for this post
  • MFDS/ MJDF or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Teaching qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad exposure to oral and maxillofacial surgery with experience of routine oral surgery and trauma and on call.

Desirable

  • Completed at least 4 year's dental experience including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since obtaining a primary dental qualification with full or temporary registration

Audit and evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Training in evidence-based practice

Management & Administrative skills

Essential

  • Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical governance

Experience

Essential

  • To ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
  • Familiar with clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management

Teaching experience

Desirable

  • Practical experience in teaching posts
  • Presentational skills
  • An interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff

Research experience

Desirable

  • Research relevant to oral surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval
  • Publications in refereed journals
  • Presentations at national level
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
  • Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
  • Able to work co-operatively as a team member & independently
  • Ability to self-motivate

Desirable

  • Ability to think laterally
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration a licence to practice. Temporary registration is not acceptable for this post
  • MFDS/ MJDF or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree
  • Teaching qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Broad exposure to oral and maxillofacial surgery with experience of routine oral surgery and trauma and on call.

Desirable

  • Completed at least 4 year's dental experience including Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since obtaining a primary dental qualification with full or temporary registration

Audit and evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Training in evidence-based practice

Management & Administrative skills

Essential

  • Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical governance

Experience

Essential

  • To ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
  • Familiar with clinical governance

Desirable

  • Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management

Teaching experience

Desirable

  • Practical experience in teaching posts
  • Presentational skills
  • An interest in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff

Research experience

Desirable

  • Research relevant to oral surgery, experience of leading research projects/ supervising others including production of proposals and ethical approval
  • Publications in refereed journals
  • Presentations at national level
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
  • Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
  • Able to work co-operatively as a team member & independently
  • Ability to self-motivate

Desirable

  • Ability to think laterally

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Simon Whitley

simon.whitley1@nhs.net

03004223492

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-SPECDROMF

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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