Job summary
Join a dynamic Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This Specialty Doctor post offers 10 sessions per week, with a tailored job plan and opportunities to work across Yeovil District Hospital and community sites serving a population of 600,000. You'll deliver high-quality oral surgery and maxillofacial care across outpatient, day case, and inpatient settings, with potential participation in the second-tier on-call rota depending on experience.
Your role will include managing dento-alveolar surgery, minor trauma, infections, and soft tissue procedures, while supporting trainees and contributing to audit, governance, and service development. You'll also play an active part in postgraduate teaching and research, helping shape the future of the department.
The department boasts modern facilities including digital imaging, CBCT, and dedicated day surgery theatres, with strong links to oncology, dermatology, orthodontics, and restorative dentistry. You'll join a collaborative team of consultants, SAS doctors, DCTs, and specialist nurses, working in a culture built on kindness, respect, and teamwork.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical excellence with education, research, and service development in a supportive environment, while enjoying the professional growth and variety offered by one of the busiest Maxillofacial Units in the South West.
Main duties of the job
Provide oral surgery services (minor oral surgery, infections, minor trauma, soft tissue surgery).
Deliver inpatient, day case, and outpatient care to a high standard.
Assist in clinics, theatres, and day surgery sessions.
Support and supervise first-tier trainees, escalating appropriately.
Contribute to the development of sub-specialty interests that complement departmental needs.
Participate actively in clinical audit, governance, and service development.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and clear communication with patients and colleagues.
Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and the SAS development programme.
Contribute to teaching of postgraduate staff, medical students, and other Trust staff.
Undertake and promote research initiatives within the department.
Comply with Trust policies on clinical governance, health & safety, and incident reporting.
Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
Work collaboratively with consultants and the Clinical Director to ensure efficient use of resources.
Participate in appraisal, audit, and patient feedback processes to improve care delivery.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
- MFDS/FDSRCS or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Minimum of three years' experience in a recognised Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department.
- Wide clinical experience and practical skills in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Ability to provide clinical opinion on a broad range of emergency and elective problems within the specialty.
- Capability to take responsibility for patient care under consultant guidance.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage clinics, operating sessions, and priorities.
- Team player with flexibility and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to teaching and education, with willingness to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Experience in clinical audit and readiness to register for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Personal qualities: caring attitude, honesty, reliability, ability to work well with colleagues across professions, and awareness of own clinical limitations.
- Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist List registration for Oral Surgery.
- Experience in clinical research, with ability to contribute to departmental projects.
- Published papers appropriate to career stage.
- Formal teaching experience, particularly in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.
- Contribution to departmental research initiatives.
- Experience managing clinical audit projects beyond basic participation.
- IT literacy to support clinical documentation, audit, and teaching.
- Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
- MFDS/FDSRCS or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Minimum of three years' experience in a recognised Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department.
- Wide clinical experience and practical skills in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Ability to provide clinical opinion on a broad range of emergency and elective problems within the specialty.
- Capability to take responsibility for patient care under consultant guidance.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage clinics, operating sessions, and priorities.
- Team player with flexibility and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to teaching and education, with willingness to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- Experience in clinical audit and readiness to register for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Personal qualities: caring attitude, honesty, reliability, ability to work well with colleagues across professions, and awareness of own clinical limitations.
- Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist List registration for Oral Surgery.
- Experience in clinical research, with ability to contribute to departmental projects.
- Published papers appropriate to career stage.
- Formal teaching experience, particularly in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.
- Contribution to departmental research initiatives.
- Experience managing clinical audit projects beyond basic participation.
- IT literacy to support clinical documentation, audit, and teaching.
- Evidence of effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
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.
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.
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).
