Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join the Exeter-based team. The role involves independent clinical sessions, with work split between new referrals and follow-up clinics, and procedures under LA, IV Sedation and GA, in-patient or day cases.

Completion of Oral Surgery Specialist Training and registration on the Specialist Oral Surgery List are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of Oral Surgery Specialist Training and registration on the Specialist Oral Surgery List is essential.
• There is a 1:6 overnight and weekend second on-call commitment attached to this post.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a number of clinical sessions per week independently and according to service needs.
• Work across new referral and follow-up clinics with treatments under Local Anaesthetic, Intravenous Sedation and General Anaesthetic.
• Work under the supervision of five Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Skills

OMFS clinical practice

On-call experience

Education

Oral Surgery Specialist Training

Job description

Vacancies Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery

Role Summary

An integrated team delivers the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial services (with the exception of Cleft Lip & Palate and Craniofacial Surgery) at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHSFT primarily in Exeter, but also at other peripheral and Community Hospitals in Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exmouth and Honiton. The post holder will undertake a number of clinical sessions per week independently although this will be dependent upon the experience of the individual and the service needs. The clinical work will divided between new referral and follow-up clinics, with treatments under Local Anaesthetic, Intravenous Sedation and General Anaesthetic as either In-patient or Day Case, under the supervision of the 5 Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Completion of Oral Surgery Specialist Training and being registered on the Specialist Oral Surgery List is essential. Appropriate sessions are allocated for audit, meetings and administration. There is currently a 1:6 2nd On Call commitment attached to this post.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Specialist Doctor in OMFS

Working Pattern: On-call rota is 1:6 overnight and weekend, non-resident, second on-call

Interview Date: TBC

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Specialist Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery

• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-489-14554
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 5 November, 2026
• Job Category Medical
• Staff Group Medical & Dental