Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW NHS Trust).

Closing date: 30 April 2026. Interviews scheduled for 14 May 2026.

We are seeking a full time Specialty Dentist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to support outpatient clinics, day case and in patient theatres, and minor oral surgery clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Work with other members of the Maxillofacial team to provide a comprehensive general surgical service to the Trust, Primary Care Trusts and General Practitioners.
• Participate in the Maxillofacial second on call rota to ensure appropriate emergency services are provided out of normal working hours.
• Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care when on call.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
• Participate in the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
• Demonstrate a firm understanding in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - including the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
• Ensure own practice is up to date, taking responsibility for Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system and supporting the principles of revalidation by the General Medical Council.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Meets all essential criteria; Meets all desirable criteria.
• Knowledge & Experience: Meets all essential criteria; Meets all desirable criteria.
• Teaching & Education: Meets all essential criteria; Meets all desirable criteria.
• Audit / Governance / Research: Meets all essential criteria; Meets all desirable criteria.
• Communication Skills & Abilities: Meets all essential criteria; Meets all essential criteria.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry.