Job summary This is a fixed term role 30th April 2025 - 29th April 2026. A DCT is required to work in outpatients, on the wards, in main and day case theatres and in the adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments. There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment. There is an expectation of flexible working between the hours of 08:00-18:00 weekdays, depending on clinical need. Main duties of the job We are a busy, dynamic, and forward-thinking department which currently provides head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery with oral rehabilitation, trauma surgery, salivary gland surgery, adult and Paediatric oral surgery, oral medicine, and specialist facial pain services. Complex head and neck cancer is treated at both UHSussex and Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead (QVH). UHSussex hosts head and neck oncology, orthognathic, Paediatric oral surgery and complex facial pain multi-disciplinary teams and a one-stop head and neck cancer clinic. You will work closely with our five OMFS consultants. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £54,468 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number MWRSCH-DCT-OMFS-002 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities The post holder accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the department that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder accepts that he / she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with his / her colleagues, both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the department that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential Dental Degree Medical Degree (as well as essential dental degree) Full GDC or GMC registration with a licence to practice Higher Degree, scholarships, prizes, other degree e.g. BSc, MSc, MS Clinical Skills and Experience Essential Able to see patients in clinic with supervision Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Experience and Qualifications Essential Dental Degree Medical Degree (as well as essential dental degree) Full GDC or GMC registration with a licence to practice Higher Degree, scholarships, prizes, other degree e.g. BSc, MSc, MS Clinical Skills and Experience Essential Able to see patients in clinic with supervision Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)