Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Trust Grade Doctor

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Trust Grade Doctor

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen within the Trust to join the Oral and Maxillo Facial (OMFS) Department from September 2025 until September 2026 on a fixed term contract as a Trust Doctor.

The Department carries out the full range of oral and facial surgery, including oral and facial malignancy and microvascular surgery, facial deformity, facial hard and soft tissue trauma, surgical dermatology and dentoalveolar surgery. There will be a requirement to cross cover out of hours with colleagues in Ear Nose and Throat (ENT).

Applicants should possess BDS or equivalent dental qualification as recognized by the GDC, hold full GDC registration.

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd May.

Main duties of the job

The post is centred on Sunderland Royal Hospital. The department covers both elective and 'on call' commitments to hospitals south of the Tyne, including Shotley Bridge, South Tyneside and University Hospital of North Durham.

It may be very occasionally necessary to visit hospitals in the surrounding area for surgical lists and to attend emergencies.

The clinical work will include:

• Theatre Lists.
• Ward work to provide care for pre & post-operative patients.
• Medical Examination of Patients.
• Attending to emergency patients presenting to A&E in Sunderland.
• Dento-alveolar and minor oral surgery.
• 1:7 on call cover including cross cover with ENT during out of hours on a joint rota.

About us

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• Theatre Lists.
• Ward work to provide care for pre & post-operative patients.
• Medical Examination of Patients.
• Attending to emergency patients presenting to A&E in Sunderland.
• Dento-alveolar and minor oral surgery.
• On call cover including cross cover with ENT during out of hours on a joint rota.

Person Specification

• Empathy.
• Non-judgemental.
• Enthusiasm for learning.
• Awareness of own limitations.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Teaching/Research/Audit

• Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
• Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
• Evidence of audit experience.
• Understanding of principles and values of audit.
• Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
• Research experience.
• Evidence of audit experience.
• Specific understanding of own audit projects.

Qualifications

• BDS or MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCS Part 1.

Skills

• Good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
• Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
• Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
• Ability to research medical literature.
• Information Technology skills.

Knowledge

• Good basic general medical knowledge.
• Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
• Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
• Shows awareness of own limitations.
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
• Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.

Profession/Registration

• Full or Limited GDC or GMC registration to the end of the appointment.
• Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
• Punctuality.
• A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor in OMFS.
• A future desire to work in OMFS.

Experience

• Competent to work under supervision.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Experience of clinical risk management.
• Experience in OMFS.

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.