Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery

Job overview

The successful candidate will join the team of 2 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons (from East Lancashire Hospital Trust (ELHT), 1 Oral Surgery Consultant, 1 Specialist, 2 clinical fellows, 2 dental core trainees and 1 Oral Surgery registrar.

The indicative timetable of the post will include 9 clinical sessions: 4 clinics, 3 Minor Ops, 1 GA theatre and an SPA/ Admin session. The post holder will preferably work Tuesday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit provides specialist care to Adults and Children, receiving referrals for many aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  The department carries out minor Oral Surgery; under local anaesthesia or conscious sedation. The team have access to theatres where procedures are carried out under general anaesthesia. Bolton is a spoke hospital, which focuses mainly on Oral Surgery, all complex Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery procedures or patients that need an in-patient stay are transferred to the hub unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is a new LTFT appointment in recognition of the increasing demand for Oral Surgery services locally.  The sustained increase in demand for both general and specialist services has led to this appointment of a part time Specialty Dentist in Oral Surgery with a broad training in Oral Surgery who can complement and build on the existing interests within the Department.

The successful candidate will be a capable Specialty Dentist with an interest in Oral Surgery with extended competencies. The new appointee will be flexible and enthusiastic, possessing good communication skills and positive attitude.