Specialty Doctor

Specialty Doctor – Oral Surgery (Full Time)

We are inviting applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery. The post holder will have clinical sessions at both sites, as this is a cross site working position. The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow‑up of patients. The main role for the right candidate would be to run oral surgery consultation clinics, conduct minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic independently, and assist the department consultant and other clinicians with a variety of specialised oral surgery procedures in the general anaesthetic theatre sessions.

We have a dedicated oral surgery department nurse, as well as outpatient nurses who assist in the oral surgery clinics and minor operations.

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi‑professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment – if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed‑term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment. Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document.

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. The appointee will be required to take up the post as soon as possible but no later than 3 months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless otherwise agreed.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. We provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We employ more than 12,000 staff and pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

We also offer generous pension and holiday provision, NHS discounts, and a robust Staff Health & Wellbeing programme.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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