Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery

Overview

Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work as a Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery. The post-holder will work with the current Oral Surgery / Oral and Maxillofacial surgery team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful post holder to develop a close working relationship across Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery (OMFS) and Oral Surgery (OS) within and outside of the Trust to deliver effective care for the population of Barnsley.

We are now seeking a Specialty Doctor who will work closely with the existing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service to patients. This post will appeal to appropriately trained and accredited clinicians who have enthusiasm and who are looking for a stimulating and challenging career. They will become an integral part of the routine workload and casemix management, with a key administrative input and some clinical freedom to develop interests.

Whilst not a formal training post, we would encourage and support ongoing personal development.

This is a full‑time post, working weekday standard day hours providing up to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but the Trust is happy to consider part time, flexible working arrangements and / or extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development.

• Administer routine workload of the Oral Surgery / OMFS department and ensure efficient running of the department.
• Take on appropriate administrative tasks with training and support, including delegation of tasks and the provision of advice and formal teaching to more junior dentally trained clinical staff.
• Diagnose radiological abnormalities commonly encountered in referrals from dental practice and triage referrals appropriately.
• Manage simpler acute traumatic injuries forming the routine workload of an OMFS Department, and triage, handle and appropriately refer more complex or significant injuries and emergency presentations.
• Not required to participate in an on‑call rota.

• A dental degree, GDC Registration, MFDS and substantial past relevant experience are essential.
• Familiarity with the common and significant medical comorbidities relevant to surgical treatment and their efficient management is needed.
• Post graduate qualifications would be considered advantageous.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership and supporting work/life balance.

In 2024’s survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise. We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.