Job Description
Job summary The post holder will have a keen interest in this specialty and is expected to take their share of the full range of general Maxillofacial and Oral surgery. The applicant needs to have experience with oral surgery and dentistry, along with an interest in special care dentistry. The post is an essential development for progression towards the reduction and maintenance of waiting times for new patients to less than 18 weeks. The post holder is required to hold current Registration with the General Medical Council on commencement and must have a post grad Dental degree. Main duties of the job The post holder will have a keen interest in this specialty and is expected to take their share of the full range of general Maxillofacial and Oral surgery. The applicant needs to have experience with oral surgery and dentistry, along with an interest in special care dentistry. The post is an essential development for progression towards the reduction and maintenance of waiting times for new patients to less than 18 weeks. The post holder is required to hold current Registration with the General Medical Council on commencement and must have a post grad Dental degree. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Details Date posted 19 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-NMGH-7134186-RL4 Job locations North Manchester General Hospital Crumpsall M8 5RB Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you! Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GDC registration as a dentist BDS or equivalent Passed MFDS or MJDF / equivalent Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Good practical clinical skills Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts there of Presentations Publications Ability Essential Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice General dentistry and oral surgery skills Ability to make good medical notes Desirable Evidence of understanding and application Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management Essential Use of evidence based practice Participation in audit Understanding of clinical governance Information technology skills Desirable Research Experience Completed at least one audit project Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GDC registration as a dentist BDS or equivalent Passed MFDS or MJDF / equivalent Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Good practical clinical skills Desirable Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts there of Presentations Publications Ability Essential Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice General dentistry and oral surgery skills Ability to make good medical notes Desirable Evidence of understanding and application Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management Essential Use of evidence based practice Participation in audit Understanding of clinical governance Information technology skills Desirable Research Experience Completed at least one audit project 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address North Manchester General Hospital Crumpsall M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address North Manchester General Hospital Crumpsall M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : North Manchester General Hospital, M8 5RB Crumpsall, United Kingdom