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Job summary

Main area
Maxillofacial Surgery
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Fixed term: 11 months (until November 2026)
Hours
Part time - 9.75 sessions per week
Job ref
384-KA-EMF19132
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 per annum, pro rata, DoE
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/01/2026 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialty Doctor

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 for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover post. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, forward-thinking unit that delivers a comprehensive maxillofacial service to a wide population base.

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.

Main duties of the job

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; Mr James Sloane, and Mr Steve Walsh.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job would be suitable for a candidate with full GDC registration or GMC and GDC registration and prior Specialty Doctor or Registrar experience at a minimum. Experience could be from outside the UK, however, prior experience of working in the NHS would be highly desirable. The Specialty Doctor will lead and assist in Theatre sessions, admission clinics, and minor surgery under local Anaesthetic and will also be included in the on call rota at Middle Tier level.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GDC registration with license to practice
  • MBBS BDS or equivalent
  • MFDS
Desirable criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCS/ DOHNS
  • Distinction/Honours/Prizes/Publications

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Active interest in audit
  • Previous experience in the Specialty
  • Active interest in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Experience at Registrar grade of equivalent
  • Satisfactory completion of the Registrar training
  • Previous audit experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Sound basic clinical skills
  • High commitment to clinical work
  • Medical and Surgical skills at a foundation level

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr James Sloane
Job title
Joint Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

or Mr Steve Walsh, Joint Clinical Director at [email protected]

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