Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join its well-established service at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a varied and rewarding role offering a balanced job plan across outpatient clinics, day surgery, inpatient care and (depending on experience) participation in the second-tier on-call rota.
You will work across hospital and community settings serving a population of approximately 600,000, contributing to high-quality patient care while supporting service development, education, audit and research within one of the busiest Maxillofacial Units in the South West.
The department benefits from modern facilities, including digital imaging, CBCT and dedicated day-case theatres, and maintains strong multidisciplinary links with oncology, dermatology, orthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Deliver safe, effective oral and maxillofacial care across outpatient, inpatient and day-case settings
- Manage dento-alveolar surgery, oral infections, soft tissue procedures and minor trauma
- Support theatre lists, clinics and day-surgery sessions
- Supervise and support junior trainees, escalating appropriately to consultants
- Contribute to clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service development
- Maintain accurate clinical records and clear communication with patients and colleagues
- Take an active role in postgraduate teaching, training and research activity
- Engage in ongoing CPD and the SAS development programme
- Work collaboratively with consultants and the Clinical Director to ensure efficient service delivery
About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its inclusive, supportive culture, grounded in kindness, respect and teamwork. We actively promote flexible working arrangements wherever service needs allow and are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, career progression and work-life balance.
Benefits
Working with us means access to:
- Generous annual leave in line with NHS Terms & Conditions
- NHS Pension Scheme – secure, defined-benefit pension
- Flexible working opportunities
- Career development, appraisal and study support
- Blue Light Card discounts and NHS staff benefits
Why Somerset?
Somerset offers a unique lifestyle combining beautiful countryside, stunning coastline and vibrant nearby cities including Bristol, Bath and Exeter — all within easy reach, with London just two hours away. The region also offers excellent schools and more affordable housing than many other parts of the UK.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Full GDC registration
- MFDS / FDSRCS (or equivalent postgraduate qualification)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a recognised Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department
- Broad clinical competence across emergency and elective OMFS care
- Ability to manage patient care under consultant supervision
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to teaching, audit and continuous professional development
- Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist List in Oral Surgery
- Experience in clinical research or publications
- Formal teaching experience
- Leadership in audit or quality-improvement projects
- Strong IT literacy for clinical documentation and education
- Disclosure & Background Checks
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Visa Sponsorship & Right to Work
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered fairly alongside all applicants.
From 6 April 2017, applicants (and adult dependants) applying from overseas must provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration before appointment.
How to Apply
For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Application enquiries:
Laura Simmons
 laura.simmons@somersetft.nhs.uk
