Dental (Oral & Maxillofacial) - Speciality Doctor

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in Mexborough seeks a full-time Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves attending clinics, delivering paediatric services, and supervising junior doctors. Applicants should have a relevant medical degree and significant clinical experience. The annual salary ranges from £61,542 to £99,216, along with various benefits including extensive learning opportunities and NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical experience in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in teaching postgraduate doctors.

Responsibilities

• Attend out-patient clinics and minor surgery lists.
• Deliver the paediatric exodontia service.
• Supervise junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Teaching skills

Communication and empathy skills

Education

MBChB/MBBS or equivalent

Minimum four years of postgraduate training

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Tools

IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Closing date is 05 December 2025

Dental (Oral & Maxillofacial) – Specialist Doctor

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in a substantive full‑time post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a close‑knit team of three consultant surgeons and four specialist doctors. A special interest and previous experience in delivering a paediatric exodontia service would be beneficial.

The OMFS service is based primarily at Montagu, but also operates at DRI and Rotherham General Hospital. Doncaster Royal Infirmary is the largest site and hosts general emergency surgery. Major elective and emergency OMFS surgery is conducted at Rotherham District General Hospital.

Main Duties

• Attend OMFS out‑patient clinics and minor oral surgery operating lists
• Take occasional day‑surgery operating lists
• Deliver the paediatric exodontia service
• Supervise, support and train junior doctors
• Participate in clinical effectiveness and governance activities within the service
• Share responsibility for patient management, supervision, training and cover during holiday, study or sick leave periods

The appointee may be required to work across trust sites and will not be expected to participate in any on‑call rota at present.

About the Trust

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. The Trust operates across three main hospital sites and several additional services, employing over 7,000 colleagues.

We support flexible working arrangements where possible to meet the needs of both staff and patients.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice options
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
• Completed at least four years of full‑time postgraduate training (or equivalent part‑time/flexible) with at least two years in a specialty training programme or equivalent experience
• Full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continued licence to practise

Experience and Achievements

• Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
• Experience in making clinical decisions, managing risk and prioritising clinical need
• Understanding of current issues and future direction of the specialty
• Understanding of wider NHS current issues

Teaching and Training

• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching postgraduate doctors and other health professionals
• Evidence of academic achievements and research publications

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of audit principles and participation in audit projects
• Critical appraisal skills
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary team environment and integrate patient care across colleagues
• Ability to manage high‑pressure situations such as clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and coordinate with colleagues
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost‑effective care
• Respect for diversity and commitment to equitable treatment for all

Practical / Intellectual Skills / Personal Qualities

• Proficiency with IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Evidence of innovation and continual learning
• Self‑awareness of strengths, weaknesses and behaviour impact

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per annum (Pro Rota)