Job summary The out-patient department is situated in the Kings Treatment Centre in a purpose built Head & Neck Unit. The facility comprises of 6 consulting rooms, 2 surgeries, and a dedicated local anaesthetic minor operations suit with adjacent recovery area. There is a dedicated head & neck ward for adults, shared withENT, and an in-patient OMF theatre running everyday of the week. In addition there is a day surgery unit as well as a separate paediatric facility including out-patient, ward and theatre suit. There is a 5 chair orthodontic 'polyclinic'. The maxillofacial laboratory is also located in the department and has its own clinical room. The unit undertakes a comprehensive range of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery suchas: Dentoalveolar Surgery Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive surgery. Benign and malignant salivary gland disease, including sialendoscopy. Hard & soft tissue facial trauma. TMJ disorders with joint replacement surgery. Facial deformity. Orthognathic surgery Main duties of the job The post holder will also be assigned to assist in with theatre with the major Head and Neck cases. The post holder will beassigned to clinics to see patients and develop management plans. When on call the post holder see and treat patients from ED, as well as managing and treating ward in-patients. Referrals may be also made fromother wards and Departments, Burton ED, and from both General Medical and Dental Practitioners. This role is supported by the OMFS registrars as well as a FY1 doctor based on the ward. A Trauma clinic runs each morning in the working week, the post holder will be assigned to this clinic, with support from the senior staff in the department. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £52,656 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MDR-7251822-DP Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities The duties during the working week vary, the timetable ensures that the post holder has access to all elements of OMF surgery.They will be timetabled to Day Case theatres both in Paediatrics and Adult. Theywill have a good opportunity to perform dento-alveolar procedures in a supervised environment. Post Holder is expected to take part in departmental educational programme, get involved with audits/ projects/ presentations and publications. We would aspire for the Post holder to present their work either at Departmental, Local or National meetings. There are medical library facilities at the Royal Derby Hospital with a full-time librarian. There are separate offices for DCT, Registrars & specialty grade doctors with computing & internet facilities. There is a large seminar room with modern audio visual equipment. The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education: Study leave isprovided for this purpose Job description Job responsibilities The duties during the working week vary, the timetable ensures that the post holder has access to all elements of OMF surgery.They will be timetabled to Day Case theatres both in Paediatrics and Adult. Theywill have a good opportunity to perform dento-alveolar procedures in a supervised environment. Post Holder is expected to take part in departmental educational programme, get involved with audits/ projects/ presentations and publications. We would aspire for the Post holder to present their work either at Departmental, Local or National meetings. There are medical library facilities at the Royal Derby Hospital with a full-time librarian. There are separate offices for DCT, Registrars & specialty grade doctors with computing & internet facilities. There is a large seminar room with modern audio visual equipment. The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education: Study leave isprovided for this purpose Person Specification Qualifications & Eligibility Essential Full GDC Registration / Temporary GDC Registration BDS or equivalent Life Support Qualification - ALS Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other diplomas i.e. MJDF, MFDS; Previous experience in an OMFS DCT post Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential General dentistry & oral surgery skills Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk Desirable Evidence of OMFS understanding & application Evidence of general skills, & potential to develop Teaching, Research & Audit Essential Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Any teaching courses or qualifications Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty Person Specification Qualifications & Eligibility Essential Full GDC Registration / Temporary GDC Registration BDS or equivalent Life Support Qualification - ALS Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other diplomas i.e. MJDF, MFDS; Previous experience in an OMFS DCT post Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential General dentistry & oral surgery skills Experienced in making clinical decisions and managing risk Desirable Evidence of OMFS understanding & application Evidence of general skills, & potential to develop Teaching, Research & Audit Essential Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Any teaching courses or qualifications Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, DE22 3NE Derby, United Kingdom