FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 1 year

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a committed Specialty Doctor to join their Maxillofacial Unit for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover. This role involves managing oral maxillofacial clinics and providing surgical services. The ideal candidate should be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS. This position offers a chance to be part of a diverse and innovative team focused on patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified dentist.
• Postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct out-patient OMFS clinic for new and follow-up patients.
• Perform out-patient Minor Oral Surgery.
• Engage in in-patient Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD.

Education

Qualified dentist

Postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team‑player to cover a 1 year fixed‑term maternity cover from 13 January 2026 by joining our busy, dynamic Maxillofacial Unit. This post covers Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as a Specialty Doctor post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The focus of this appointment will be to maintain the delivery of an oral maxillofacial clinic and treatment clinic service. The post‑holder will join a well‑established team within the Maxillofacial Unit, where we provide a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Service, including Head & Neck Cancer and orthognathic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Out‑patient OMFS clinic (new and follow‑up)
• Out‑patient Minor Oral Surgery
• In‑patient Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD

Qualifications

The postholder will be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS.

About UHSussex

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.