Specialty Doctor in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Specialty Doctor in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Closing date: 08 April 2026

This post is to work within the Maxillofacial Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust.

Specialty Doctor (SAS) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Registrar level) is a registrar level post suitable for clinicians with experience equivalent to ST3+. The role offers appropriate independence with strong consultant support and broad exposure across the OMFS specialty. It is ideal for doctors looking to consolidate registrar level experience and work toward CESR.

Post available to commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, based primarily at Leicester Royal Infirmary, with some outpatient activity in peripheral clinics across Leicestershire.

• Participation in outpatient clinics, independently assessing and managing new and follow up patients with consultant support as required.
• Independent local anesthetic operative procedures for dento alveolar and minor oral surgery.
• General anaesthetic operative procedures with supervising consultant support appropriate to registrar level.
• Participation in the middle grade (2nd on call) rota, with non resident consultant cover and clear escalation pathways.
• Assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma and emergencies.
• Involvement in inpatient ward care and multidisciplinary team working.

Job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate to balance service delivery with training and professional development.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals, a dedicated Children's Hospital and one of the country's leading heart centre. Our team of more than 17,000 staff provides a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University to provide world class teaching, and our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' guided by values that embody who we are and what we do.

• We focus on what matters most.
• We treat others how we would like to be treated.
• We are passionate and creative in our work.
• We do what we say we are going to do.
• We are one team and best when we work together.

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Clinical scope and supervision - registrar level post with defined independence, supported for local anaesthetic procedures, supervised general anaesthetic operating, and readily available consultant support.

Teaching, audit and professional development - The department delivers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; the post holder will be encouraged to contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and portfolio development aligned to CESR where appropriate.

Full time post

12 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension.

Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary with some peripheral clinic activity.

Full GDC registration required.

Appropriate postgraduate experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, consistent with registrar level (ST3+) practice.

About the department

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary is a large, well established unit providing comprehensive OMFS services to a population of approximately one million. Special interests include Head and Neck Oncology, Oral and Facial Reconstruction, Facial Deformity, Salivary Gland Disease, Maxillofacial Trauma, oral and craniofacial implants. The department has a strong educational ethos, with regular teaching and a supportive consultant body experienced in supervising registrar level and SAS doctors, emphasising safe, structured progression of clinical responsibility. The department is well suited to doctors consolidating registrar level experience or developing a CESR aligned portfolio.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)

Person Specification Training and Qualifications

• Full GDC registration
• MJDF, MFDS
• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other diplomas
• Presentations, publications

Experience

• 3 years' experience as Senior House Officer or equivalent in recognised posts
• MFDS or equivalent

Other requirements specific to the role

• Understanding of audit principles
• Understanding of research techniques

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Organisational ability
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Ability to cope with stress

Communication and relationship skills

• Clarity of communication and organisation
• Good Spoken English
• Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Experience of Information Technology

Skills

• Ability to make good medical notes
• Physical and mental fitness to conduct demanding operative procedures requiring close attention for many hours

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Commitment to prospective post
• Commitment to learning
• Punctuality
• Enthusiasm for participation in research
• Ability to organise own learning and time initiative

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm that there are no previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust