Specialist Doctor, Oral Surgery

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Oral Surgery for a part-time role covering a fixed term of 1 year. Responsibilities include performing assessments and a range of oral surgery treatments. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in oral surgery, including IV sedation knowledge. A competitive salary package ranging from £61,542 to £99,216 is offered, promoting a balanced work-life approach.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for disabilities

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Full registration and a License to Practice with GDC/GMC.
• Active NHS Primary Care Dental Performer status required.
• Understanding of NHS governance and involvement in clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Carry out face-to-face assessments and oral surgery treatments.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and day surgery sessions.
• Manage medically compromised patients requiring treatment.

Skills

Experience in diagnosis and management of oral surgery conditions

Knowledge of IV sedation practice

Managerial skills

Education

MFDS/ FDS or MJDF for Dentists; MRCS or FRCS for Medics

Full registration with General Dental Council

Successful completion of Dental Core Training

Job description

Overview

Specialist Doctor, Oral Surgery – fixed term of 1 year to cover maternity leave. 8.25PA contract covering Tuesdays to Fridays; part-time/job share applicants welcome. Closing date: 15 October 2025.

We are seeking a Specialist Doctor in our Oral Surgery team who will carry out face to face assessments and a range of oral surgery treatments, both under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Doctor is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the Consultants, including outpatient clinics and day surgery operating sessions. There is no on‑call commitment attached to this post.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working with partners and making the most of digital healthcare advances. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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Job responsibilities

Summary of training and educational objectives:

• Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery
• Develop a further understanding of the dental assessment and management of patients requiring bone protection medication, radiotherapy and cardiac valve replacement surgery
• Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with complex orthodontic/oral surgery needs
• Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients requiring outpatient treatment under intravenous sedation
• Develop skills in managing commonly encountered oral medicine pathologies
• Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or oral surgery treatment

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• For Dentists: MFDS/ FDS or MJDF; For Medics: MRCS or FRCS
• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Dental Council (GDC) and/or General Medical Council
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons/Faculty of General Dental Practitioners MFDS/MJDF/MFGDP
• Active NHS Primary Care Dental Performer status
• Successful completion of a Deanery-approved Dental Core Training program
• On, or eligible for, the GDC Specialist list in Oral Surgery

Knowledge

• Experienced in the diagnosis and management of all common oral surgery and benign oral medicine conditions
• Sufficient experience since first obtaining registration, ideally including adequate experience as a Dental Core/SHO or a higher grade in Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Knowledge and understanding of IV sedation practice in the United Kingdom
• Breadth of dental experience in and outside specialty
• Diploma in Dental Sedation, SAAD training in conscious sedation, or equivalent

Experience

• Understanding of NHS/Clinical governance/Resource constraints
• Involvement in Clinical Audit/Quality Improvement
• Experience of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care
• Experience and evidence of leading improvement activities
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a year including £149 HCA per annum