Trust Specialty Registrar

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in East Grinstead is seeking a Senior Maxillofacial Trainee to gain additional experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. This role involves managing both elective and emergency surgical cases, attending clinics, and contributing to teaching programmes. The successful applicant will work in a supportive environment, with emphasis on professional development and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your surgical skills prior to a consultant appointment.

Benefits

Tailored personal development programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Dedicated reward programme with discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Existing experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery is required.
• Must be dual-qualified.
• Experience in both elective and emergency cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage elective and emergency surgery cases from consultation to care.
• Attend theatre, clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to teaching programmes and audits.
• Participate in research activities and governance meetings.

Skills

Experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Dual qualification

Ability to manage emergency cases

Teaching and mentoring junior staff

Education

Clinical qualifications in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Job description

Overview

This post would be suitable for a senior maxillofacial trainee wishing to gain further experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery prior to a consultant appointment. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will have existing experience and be dual‑qualified. The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is a well‑recognised regional maxillofacial unit, operating on a "hub & spoke" basis to provide services for a significant proportion of the South East.

The successful applicant will be exposed to elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery patients and will gain experience in how to approach clinical situations from the initial consultation, through diagnosis, clerking, theatre preparation, post‑operative management and short, medium and long‑term outpatient follow‑up. The role follows the existing training pattern in oncology, deformity and trauma and will require attendance at theatre, oncology MDTs and consultants' clinics for both maxillofacial and urgent cancer referrals as well as clinic patients. If the successful candidate has sufficient experience, they will be expected to contribute to the teaching programme for junior staff and participate in audit and morbidity & mortality meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage elective and emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery cases – from initial consultation to post‑operative care.
• Attend theatre, oncology MDTs, consultant clinics and urgent cancer referrals.
• Contribute to the teaching programme for junior staff and participate in audit and M&M meetings.
• Perform general ward care, maintain medical records and engage in clinical audit.
• Participate in research activities and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Actively take part in monthly clinical governance meetings, quarterly departmental training and a Tiered rota as follows: 1:6 on weekdays (including cover for colleagues' study/annual leave) and 1 in 9 weekend on‑call.

Training & Development

Working for QVH offers excellent opportunity to gain expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of the injured patient, consultant‑led ward rounds, theatre lists and outpatient clinics. The unit has a fully equipped maxillofacial laboratory on site and in‑house 3D planning facilities. We provide training and experience in all aspects of surgery – from initial diagnosis and treatment planning through detailed pre‑op planning, surgical technique to post‑operative care and follow‑up. Senior trainees with sufficient experience will contribute to teaching programmes and audit meetings.

About the Queen Victoria Hospital

QN Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is a Trust Specialty Registrar post in Oral and Maxillofacial Services, offering tertiary referrals from across the South East of England with a network of spoke sites at district general hospitals to bring specialist care closer to patients' homes. Virtual consultations help patients avoid long journeys. The Trust values sustainability and aims to become the first Net Zero hospital in England, encouraging staff to adopt green practices.

Benefits

• Tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management programmes.
• Flexible working arrangements for a work‑life balance.
• Dedicated reward programme offering national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes.