Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to join the Oral and Maxillofacial team. The successful candidate will manage clinical duties across hospitals, providing patient care and contributing to staff training and clinical governance. Candidates must have GDC registration and at least two years of clinical experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to sustainability and healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Required to cover general out-patients and paediatric surgery.
• Experience in anaesthetic and main theatre sessions required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day department operations.
• Contribute to junior staff training.
• Participate in continuing medical education.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Clinical governance participation

Teaching and training

Education

Full GDC registration

Minimum of two years’ experience

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be part of the Oral and Maxillofacial team providing comprehensive out-patient and day case services in a busy hospital department. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Specialty Doctor to work within a committed team of Consultants in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, as well as other medical, nursing and administrative staff. There will be a requirement to undertake clinical duties at West Cornwall Hospital and St Austell Hospital. All aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery are covered and you will be required to work both independently and in Consultant-led clinics, and be responsible for diagnosis, prevention and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff or medical students.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Qualifications

The post is full-time covering general out-patients, paediatric surgery, anaesthetic theatre as well as main theatre sessions. You will have full GDC registration and a minimum of two years’ experience.

About the Trust

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people, with higher demand during peak times. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. We are committed to developing clinical services, facilities, and a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research-active organisation. The South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities.

Research and Learning

Read their research paper to find out more:

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Eligibility and Application

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How to Apply and Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.