FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

FT Speciality Dentist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - 1 year Closing date: 10 December 2025 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 Out‑patient OMFS clinic (new and follow‑up) Out‑patient Minor Oral Surgery In‑patient Emergency and Trauma Surgery on CEPOD The post‑holder will join a well‑established team within the Maxillofacial Unit, where we provide a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Service, including Head & Neck Cancer and orthognathic surgery. The post‑holder will be a qualified dentist with postgraduate experience in secondary care OMFS. About us 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. Job 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 Full GDC registration with a licence to practice Four years post‑graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty Higher Degree Clinical Skills and Experience 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 Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Recognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Evidence of participation in audit Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Appropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Good communication skills both oral and written Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) £59,175 to £95,400 a year – Pro rata, Per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr