Trust Grade Doctor (ST1/DCT) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job summary

This is a 5 month fixed-term full-time DCT Level Trust Grade Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with potential to extend for a further 12 months. This post is suitable for any experienced trainee, but especially those who have passed MJDF (or equivalent) or are dual qualified in medicine & dentistry, and are planning a career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

An integrated team delivers the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial services (with the exception of Cleft Lip & Palate and Craniofacial Surgery) at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and other peripheral and Community Hospitals in Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exmouth, Honiton and Axminster. The post holder will undertake a number of clinical sessions per week in Exeter dependent upon the service needs, divided between new referral clinics, follow-up clinics, supervised treatments under Local Anaesthetic, Intravenous Sedation and General Anaesthetic as either In-patient or Day Case under the supervision of the Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. There are also good relationships with the Department of Orthodontics with several joint clinics held monthly. There is a currently 1:6 non-resident 1st On Call commitment with this post. An on call room in the hospital residences is available.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted: 28 March 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £49,909 to £49,909 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 5 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: TEMP_500

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Job description and responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role: OMFS Trust Grade post ST1/DCT1

Working Pattern: 1:6 On-call rota

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Mr Michael Esson 01392 402216

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential:

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Desirable:

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/