Job summary
- Main area
- CIC Oral Surgery Med STF - 200245
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (1:5 second on call)
- Job ref
- 262-A-25-7552564
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cumberland Infirmary
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 PA Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor Oral & Maxillofacial
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC).
This is a full-time, permanent post (10 PAs) based within our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) department, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of elective and routine OMFS work. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and registrars, supporting clinical activity in outpatient clinics, minor oral surgery lists, and inpatient care, as well as participating in a 1:5 second on-call rota.
The post is ideally suited to a clinician with enthusiasm for team-based care and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. Opportunities for teaching, training, and professional development can be tailored to the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
Come and join us in beautiful Cumbria — a region offering an outstanding quality of life, affordable living, and easy access to the Lake District National Park. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or a relaxed pace of life, Cumbria is a fantastic place to live and work.
Main duties of the job
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Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients under the supervision of the OMFS Consultants.
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Undertake elective and routine oral and maxillofacial surgery, including outpatient clinics and minor oral surgery lists.
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Participate in the 1:5 second on-call rota, supporting emergency dental and maxillofacial admissions.
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Contribute to the assessment and management of patients in inpatient, day case, and outpatient settings.
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Work collaboratively with Consultants, Specialist Registrars, and Dental Core Trainees, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to junior staff.
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Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and uphold Trust policies on clinical governance and patient safety.
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Participate in audit, clinical governance, and service improvement activities within the department.
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Take part in teaching and training activities as agreed, with opportunities for involvement in education, service development, and research depending on individual interests.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
· If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Valid registration with the General Dental Council
Qualifications Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ongoing medical education – FDS / MFDS
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree relevant
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Knowledge of Audit process and clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects
- Experience in teaching; ALS, APLS, PALS, ATLS Certification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant post registration experience at SHO level or above (or equivalent)
- Minimum one year experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SHO level or equivalent)
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Germain
- Job title
- Clinical Director, Head & Neck
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 814225
- Additional information
Number above is for Admin Team who will arrange a call with Miss Germain.
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