Job summary
- Main area
- OMFS
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 7.5 sessions per week (Wednesday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCHFTSPECDROMFS-579
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 Pro rata, Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 1 year
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic team-player to cover 1 year fixed term maternity cover from 13 January 2026 by joining our busy, dynamic Maxillofacial Unit.
This post covers Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as a Specialty Doctor post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The focus of this appointment will be to maintain the delivery of an oral maxillo facial clinic and treatment clinic service.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will join a well-established team within the Maxillofacial Unit, where we provide a compehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Service, including Head & Neck Cancer and orthognathic surgery.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Out-patient OMFS clinic (new and follow-up)
Out-patient Minor Oral Surgery
In-patient Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD
The postholder will be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive oral surgery service. They will be expected to carry out common oral surgery procedures under LA without supervision. They will be expected to undertake emergency and trauma surgery. They will contribute to the supervision of junior staff within the department. They will contribute to clinical teaching within the department.
On Call Commitment: No regular on-call commitment.
Interviews to be held in December 2025
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic dental degree
- Full GDC registration with a licence to practice
- • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Appropriate specialist qualification
- CBCT reporting qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced in the diagnosis and management of all common oral surgical, oral medicine and head and neck skin conditions
- Experience of management of Oral and Maxillofacial trauma
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Nikhil Maini
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Nikhil Maini, Lead Consultant
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