FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 1 year

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FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 1 year NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area OMFS Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (Fixed term maternity cover) Hours Part time - 7.5 sessions per week (Wednesday - Friday) Job ref 279-MWRSCHFTSPECDROMFS-579

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £59,175 - £95,400 Pro rata, Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/12/:59

Job overview

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team-player to cover 1 year fixed term maternity cover from 13 January 2026 by joining our busy, dynamic Maxillofacial Unit.
This post covers Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as a Specialty Doctor post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The focus of this appointment will be to maintain the delivery of an oral maxillo facial clinic and treatment clinic service.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will join a well-established team within the Maxillofacial Unit, where we provide a compehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Service, including Head & Neck Cancer and orthognathic surgery.

The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Out-patient OMFS clinic (new and follow-up)
Out-patient Minor Oral Surgery
In-patient Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD

The postholder will be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive oral surgery service. They will be expected to carry out common oral surgery procedures under LA without supervision. They will be expected to undertake emergency and trauma surgery. They will contribute to the supervision of junior staff within the department. They will contribute to clinical teaching within the department.

On Call Commitment: No regular on-call commitment.

Interviews to be held in December 2025

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GDC registration with a licence to practice
• • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experienced in the diagnosis and management of all common oral surgical, oral medicine and head and neck skin conditions
• Experience of management of Oral and Maxillofacial trauma

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.