Job summary Trust Doctor (Core Trainee Level), fixed term contract (LAS), in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department has a vacancy of a Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) post, to start 3 September 2025, for a period of one year. The successful applicant will gain experience in the management of head and neck oncology, maxillofacial trauma, cutaneous malignancy, salivary gland surgery, sialoendoscopy, orthognathic surgery and implant surgery. In addition there is a high volume of minor oral surgery, with regular opportunities to increase their surgical experience Please note; There are 4 posts available with one post fixed term for 6 months to cover maternity leave. Main duties of the job The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota. The OMFS department has a weekly teaching programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings. Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical skills department. Modern on-site accommodation may be available if required. Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed once shortlisted. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall. But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence. Details Date posted 24 June 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9165-25-0029 Job locations The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Job description Job responsibilities The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in-patient and day surgery operating, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery, and out-patient clinics at Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within the department are head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery, including the management of salivary gland calculi using sialendoscopy, orthognathic surgery, the surgical management of skin cancers of the head and neck, and implant surgery. In addition, the department treats a large volume of maxillofacial trauma, and the consultants in the department are experienced in the use of up-to-date techniques such as orbital reconstruction using custom-made orbital implants, and the management of fractures of the mandibular condyle with endoscopically assisted fixation. Approximately 350 emergency cases are operated on in the department each year. The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota. The OMFS department has a weekly teaching programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings. Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical skills department. The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services for Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop is delivered from the OMFS departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital, Doncaster. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery operating, and out-patient clinics are delivered on both sites. The Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) will spend the majority of their time at Rotherham General Hospital, but will also rotate to Mexborough Montagu Hospital, where they will attend out-patient clinics and day surgery theatres, according to a rolling timetable. 1:8/1:10 on call covering nights and weekends. The DCT on call will take referrals from A&E and other trusts while managing inpatients admitted under the care of OMFS. Job description Job responsibilities The department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust delivers specialist elective surgical treatments to patients from the Rotherham area, providing in-patient and day surgery operating, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery, and out-patient clinics at Rotherham General Hospital. In addition, the department provides a specialist OMFS emergency service for patients from the catchment areas of Rotherham, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses. Special interests within the department are head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery, including the management of salivary gland calculi using sialendoscopy, orthognathic surgery, the surgical management of skin cancers of the head and neck, and implant surgery. In addition, the department treats a large volume of maxillofacial trauma, and the consultants in the department are experienced in the use of up-to-date techniques such as orbital reconstruction using custom-made orbital implants, and the management of fractures of the mandibular condyle with endoscopically assisted fixation. Approximately 350 emergency cases are operated on in the department each year. The post is based at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust for on call, with clinical duties both in Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital. There is middle grade support for the Junior Doctors and a strong commitment to teaching from senior staff.. The on call commitment is a 1:8 full shift rota. The OMFS department has a weekly teaching programme, in addition to bimonthly audit / clinical effectiveness meetings. Rotherham Hospital has an excellent postgraduate medical education and clinical skills department. The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services for Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop is delivered from the OMFS departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital, Doncaster. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, out-patient Minor Oral Surgery operating, and out-patient clinics are delivered on both sites. The Trust Doctor (Core Trainee level) will spend the majority of their time at Rotherham General Hospital, but will also rotate to Mexborough Montagu Hospital, where they will attend out-patient clinics and day surgery theatres, according to a rolling timetable. 1:8/1:10 on call covering nights and weekends. The DCT on call will take referrals from A&E and other trusts while managing inpatients admitted under the care of OMFS. Person Specification Clinical skills Essential History taking and examinations skills Appropriate knowledge of basic science and ability to apply it to clinical care Good record keeping Basic life support skills Leadership* Essential An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity Other Essential Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities Good oral and written communication skills Ability to establish professional relationships with patients Punctuality Enthusiasm Ability to work in a team Motivation Honesty Reliability Commitment to learning Qualifications Essential Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC or GDC Please confirm GMC / GDC number MBBS Medical Degree BDS or equivalent Dental qualification, or MBChB or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Management Skills Essential Demonstrate effective team working skills Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility Experience Essential Previous NHS experience Completion of Dental Foundation Training / Medical Foundation training Research and Audit Essential Enthusiasm for participation in research Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit Desirable Relevant research published in peer review journal Understand principles Person Specification Clinical skills Essential History taking and examinations skills Appropriate knowledge of basic science and ability to apply it to clinical care Good record keeping Basic life support skills Leadership* Essential An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity Other Essential Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities Good oral and written communication skills Ability to establish professional relationships with patients Punctuality Enthusiasm Ability to work in a team Motivation Honesty Reliability Commitment to learning Qualifications Essential Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC or GDC Please confirm GMC / GDC number MBBS Medical Degree BDS or equivalent Dental qualification, or MBChB or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK Management Skills Essential Demonstrate effective team working skills Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes. Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility Experience Essential Previous NHS experience Completion of Dental Foundation Training / Medical Foundation training Research and Audit Essential Enthusiasm for participation in research Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit Desirable Relevant research published in peer review journal Understand principles 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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, S60 2UD Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom