Speciality Doctor

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a substantive Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The post covers outpatient clinics, operating sessions and A&E duties with a 6 PA schedule (5 DCC and 1 SPA) across Stoke Mandeville, Amersham and Marlow sites.

The successful candidate will hold UK GDC registration with Licence to Practice; MFDS/MFDSRCS desirable and GMC registration is advantageous. Attractive NHS benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least 2 formal years of NHS OMFS experience.
• GDC registration with Licence to Practice in the UK.
• Experience as middle grade or higher in a busy District General Hospital OMFS setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient clinics and operating sessions.
• Carry out A&E duties as part of the team.
• DCC 5 sessions + 1 SPA; perform across Trust sites in Buckinghamshire.

Skills

Leadership

NHS knowledge

Clinical audit

Communication

Education

MFDS or MFDSRCS

GDC Registration

GMC Registration desirable

Job description

Candidates will share the responsibility of the day to day running of the unit, i.e. operating lists, waiting lists, clinics and supervision of junior staff. The majority of emergencies are seen and treated by the Staff Grades and the Associate Specialist with full consultant cover. Principal duties will be at Stoke Mandeville and Amersham Hospitals, but the Speciality Doctor may be required to carry out regular duties at other clinics. The Speciality Doctor duties involve: Outpatient Clinics, Operating Sessions, A&E Duties. For further details please review the attached JD/PS documents attached to this advert.

A substantive permanent Specialty Doctor post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is available to commence from November 2026 at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. It is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join the team within Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, supplying Oral and maxillofacial services to Buckinghamshire population. This post offers the opportunity to work within a major Integrated Care System (ICS) called BOB (Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire-Berkshire). The post holder will be expected to work a total of 6 PA's that will include 5 sessions of DCC and 1 session supporting clinical activity (SPA) currently unscheduled on job plan.

Applicants MUST hold a Full GDC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK. We are seeking an individual experienced in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, they preferably should have FDSRCS or equivalence and or MFDSRCS. They should have previous experience in working as a middle grade or higher level in a busy District General Hospital setting in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including independent operating & clinic sessions. A GDC full registration with previous oral & maxillofacial surgery experience is required to be considered for this post. In addition to this a GMC registration is desirable.

The post is based in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust which comprises three main sites; Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Wycombe General Hospital in High Wycombe and Amersham General Hospital in Amersham. The service also runs from some peripheral sites including Marlow Community Hospital. The post holder's duties will be based across the Trust sites at Aylesbury, Amersham and Marlow.

About us

Why colleagues think we are"a great place to work!"? What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Please contact [e-mail] (Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Key Personal Attributes

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative, GDC Registered Dental degree BDS or equivalent
• Previous oral and maxillofacial surgery experience

Desirable

• MFDS
• GMC Registration

Experience Essential

• At least 2 formal years of experience at Foundation/Core level in Oral and maxillofacial Surgery within the NHS
• Broad base of clinical experience, further experience in treatment of multidisciplinary case load.

Desirable

• Experience as SpR or equivalent level

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes Essential

• Sufficient leadership, organisational communication, professional and personal skills
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
• Management training, qualification and experience
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Computing skills
• Communication skills training
• Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and allied healthcare professionals
• Published in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice, Ability to work across multiple sites