Job overview
The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic and highly specialised Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department on a substantive 8PA contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, forward-thinking unit that delivers a comprehensive maxillofacial service to a wide population base.
You will be joining a supportive and experienced team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality maxillofacial care. Responsibilities will include elective and emergency work across the breadth of the specialty, appropriate to experience and training level. Participation in departmental meetings, teaching, and quality improvement activities is encouraged.
This post is ideal for candidates seeking to broaden their maxillofacial experience in a busy unit with exposure to a wide procedural mix and complex casework. If you are looking to develop your skills in a vibrant department, we look forward to receiving your application and would welcome informal discussions with our joint Clinical Directors.
Main duties of the job
A full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery is practised within our department including dentoalveolar surgery, management of maxillofacial trauma, correction of facial deformity, head and neck oncology surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and extensive skin malignancy management.
We also provide a significant contribution to head and neck cancer pathways, reconstructive surgery, and complex facial deformity correction, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams.
The department benefits from on-site facilities including dedicated theatre time, a minor ops theatre of which Maxillofacial is the main user and an on-site maxillofacial laboratory.
There are strong working relationships across the Trust, especially with the Regional Radiotherapy Unit, Dermatology, and ENT, enabling seamless multidisciplinary care and high-quality patient outcomes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Sound basic clinical skills
- High commitment to clinical work
- Medical and Surgical skills at a foundation level
Knowledge
Essential
- Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty
- Previous experience of the Specialty
Desirable
- Experience at Registrar grade of equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of the registrar training or equivalent overseas
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with licence to practice
- MBBS BDS or equivalent
- MFDS
Desirable
- MRCS/DOHNS
- Distinction/Honours/Prizes/Publications
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum, pro rata, DoE. The contract type is Permanent: available immediately. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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