Specialty Doctor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Northumbria Group.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to cover maternity leave until September 2026. The role includes assisting in patient care, participating in ward rounds, and performing surgical procedures as required. Candidates must have a full GMC license and be adept at collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. This opportunity offers a salary between £61,542 and £99,216 per annum, along with flexible working hours and benefits related to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts at on-site cafes

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Dental foundation training or equivalent.
• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine care of patients, undertaking examination and diagnosis.
• Participate in ward rounds and monitor progress of in-patients.
• Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines.

Skills

Good communicator

Capable of working in a multi‑disciplinary team

Enthusiasm for service development and teaching

Education

Full GDC registration

BDS or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a fixed term contract for Specialty Doctor to cover maternity leave until September 2026. Full GMC licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine care of patients, undertaking examination, diagnosis and treatment planning on ward and out‑patient department.
• Participate in ward rounds and monitor progress of in‑patients.
• Undertake effective handover of patients to colleagues.
• Maintain appropriate patient records, written and electronic, ensuring all legible and dated.
• Assist or perform in‑patient operative procedures within scope of practice.
• Perform minor oral surgical procedures in out‑patient setting.
• Prescribe and administer treatment in line with departmental guidelines and competence.
• Examination and diagnosis of patients in outpatient clinics, including cancer and new patients.
• Review patients on consultant clinics.

Main Duties

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals. All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme, including active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

Pattern of Working

• Clinic
• MOS
• Theatre
• Admin

On‑Call

On‑call activity is exclusively at Norfolk and Norwich, accepting both local referrals and regional referrals from allied units in Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and Ipswich hospital. The rota is based on an approximately 1:11 non‑resident out of hours on call, providing week night and weekend cover. Compensatory rest is included following on call and hours are monitored in line with SAS contracts. The on call duties are to provide the first tier on‑call cover for the Maxillofacial service with Consultant for senior support.

About Us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

• Date posted: 22 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 9 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 234-MS2448-A
• Job locations: NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Full GDC registration
• BDS or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• MFDS RCS or equivalent

Essential Aptitudes

• Good communicator
• Capable of working in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching

Desirable Aptitudes

• Previous responsibility for service improvement

Essential Experience

• At least 2 years of Dental foundation training or equivalent

Desirable Experience

• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Essential Communications and Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Desirable Communications and Language Skills

• Good presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, NNUH, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY. Website: https://teamnnuh.co.uk/