Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is inviting applications for the position of Specialty Doctor on a fixed-term contract. The role involves assisting in the routine care of patients, participating in ward rounds, and performing outpatient procedures. Candidates must have a Full GMC with a licence to practise. This position offers flexible working hours and a range of benefits including a pension scheme, discounted gym memberships, and career development support. Applications are open until 19 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in patient examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records.
• Experience in minor oral surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds and monitor in-patients.
• Perform outpatient procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnosis

Administration

Operative procedures

Education

Full GMC with licence to practise

Job description

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for a fixed term contract for Specialty Doctor to cover maternity leave until September 2026.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the routine care of patients, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment planning, both on the ward and in the out-patient department.
• Participate in ward rounds and then monitor the progress of in-patients
• Undertake effective hand over of patients to colleagues
• Maintain appropriate patient records both written and electronic ensuring all written records and legible and dated.
• Assi…sk or perform in patient operative procedures within scope of practice.
• Perform minor oral surgical procedures in the out patient setting.
• Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines and competence.
• Examination and diagnosis of patients in outpatient clinics including cancer and new patients.
• Review patients on consultant clinics.

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

PATTERN OF WORKING

• Clinic
• MOS
• Theatre
• Admin

ON-CALL

On-call activity is exclusively at Norfolk and Norwich accepting both local referrals and regional referrals from our allied units in great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and Ipswich hospital.

The rota is based on an approximately 1:11 non resident out of hours on call, providing week night and weekend cover. Compensatory rest is included following on call and hours are monitored in line with SAS contracts. The on call duties are to provide the first tier on-call cover for the Maxillofacial service with Consultant for senior support.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.

Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Jan 2026