Job summary The Oral and Maxillofacial department is looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor. This post arises from the reconfiguration of middle grade duties within the department and has been created to support a very busy surgical department which is receiving increasing numbers of patient referrals, and to help meet the NHS National Plan targets to reduce waits for both inpatients and outpatients. The post will be based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH). There are close relationships with all specialties within the Royal Surrey County Hospital, particularly with the Regional Radiotherapy Unit and the departments of dermatology and ENT. There is a maxillofacial lab on site, a dedicated maxillofacial operating theatre and a ward is shared with ENT. There is a well-run Day Surgery Unit and oral and maxillofacial surgery is the major user of this facility. There is a dedicated maxillofacial theatre for the treatment of local anaesthetic cases and minor maxillofacial trauma. Main duties of the job A full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery is practised in the department, which provides the major maxillofacial and oral surgery referral centre for a population of approximately 1.4 million. In addition to the practice of dentoalveolar surgery and maxillofacial trauma, there is a heavy commitment to surgery for the correction of facial deformity and head and neck malignancy. Microsurgical reconstruction and laser surgery are also routinely practised. There is extensive skin malignancy treated within the department. Audit is carried out within the department on a monthly basis and regular regional audit meetings also take place. There are fortnightly teaching sessions which take place on Tuesday afternoons and monthly educational half days which incorporate clinical and morbidity and mortality meetings. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum, plus on call % Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 384-PP-EMF17765 Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities This appointment arises from the reconfiguration of middle grade duties within the department and has been created to support a very busy surgical department. Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role. Job description Job responsibilities This appointment arises from the reconfiguration of middle grade duties within the department and has been created to support a very busy surgical department. Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Full GDC Registration MFDS or equivalent Desirable Driving License Experience Essential Have Completed four years' full-time postgraduate training since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in Max Fac Experience at SHO grade or equivalent Able to undertake dentoalveolar surgery independently Desirable NHS Experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Full GDC Registration MFDS or equivalent Desirable Driving License Experience Essential Have Completed four years' full-time postgraduate training since first obtaining registration, including adequate experience in Max Fac Experience at SHO grade or equivalent Able to undertake dentoalveolar surgery independently Desirable NHS Experience 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)