Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to join its busy and forward-thinking service based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
This post offers a tailored job plan across 10 sessions per week, with opportunities to work across hospital and community settings, including Yeovil District Hospital. The service supports a population of approximately 600,000, delivering comprehensive oral and maxillofacial care across outpatient clinics, day-case surgery and inpatient services.
Depending on experience, the post holder may also contribute to the second-tier on-call rota.
What You’ll Be Doing
As part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality oral and maxillofacial care across outpatient, inpatient and day-case settings
- Manage dento-alveolar surgery, oral infections, soft tissue procedures and minor maxillofacial trauma
- Support clinical activity in clinics, theatres and day-surgery units
- Supervise and support first-tier trainees, escalating appropriately when required
- Develop sub-specialty interests that align with departmental and service priorities
- Contribute to clinical audit, governance, service improvement and quality assurance
- Maintain clear, accurate clinical records and effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Participate in postgraduate teaching, training and mentorship
- Engage in research activity and support departmental research initiatives
- Undertake CPD and participate fully in the SAS development and appraisal process
- Work collaboratively with consultants and the Clinical Director to ensure efficient, patient-centred care
The Department
You will join a collaborative and supportive team of consultants, SAS doctors, dental core trainees and specialist nurses. The department is equipped with modern facilities, including digital imaging, CBCT and dedicated day-surgery theatres, and works closely with oncology, dermatology, orthodontics and restorative dentistry services.
The team culture is built on kindness, respect and teamwork, with a strong focus on education, professional development and staff wellbeing.
About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
We are committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive working environment. Our staff benefit from:
- Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Ongoing career development, training and study opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light Card and NHS staff discount schemes
- We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to support equality, diversity and inclusion.
Why Work in Somerset?
Somerset offers an outstanding quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, stunning coastlines and vibrant nearby cities such as Bristol, Bath and Exeter — all within easy reach, and London just two hours away.
With excellent schools, more affordable housing than many UK regions, and a strong sense of community, Somerset is an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- MFDS / FDSRCS or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- At least three years’ experience in a recognised Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department
- Broad clinical competence across emergency and elective OMFS practice
- Ability to manage patient care under consultant supervision
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to teaching, education and clinical audit
- Willingness to engage in Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- A caring, reliable and professional approach, with awareness of personal limitations
- Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
Desirable Criteria
- Entry on the Specialist List for Oral Surgery
- Experience in clinical research or publications
- Formal undergraduate or postgraduate teaching experience
- Leadership or extended involvement in audit and quality-improvement projects
- Strong IT skills to support clinical documentation, audit and education
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary teamwork
- Disclosure & Safeguarding
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Visa Sponsorship & Right to Work
Applications are welcomed from candidates who require Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship, and will be considered alongside all other applicants.
Skilled Worker visa information
Health and Care Worker visa route
Applicants applying from overseas must provide criminal record certificates for countries where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (this also applies to adult dependants)
Professional Registration
Candidates must hold current UK professional registration prior to appointment.
