The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Locally Employed Doctor DCT1-2 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a fixed term (12 months) locally employed dental core trainee equivalent who will be predominantly based at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford, with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites.The appointee will work in the Oral & Maxillofacial department participating in on-call rota, inpatient ward rounds as well as attending clinics and theatres as per timetable. There will be opportunity to develop experience in management of acute OMFS emergencies, inpatient ward skills as well as management of general OMFS presentations in clinic. Additionally, there will be excellent exposure to procedures to improve oral surgical and skin soft tissue skills both under local and general anaesthetic.Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job

Clinicalo To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.o Part of team performing dailly ward rounds to ensure regular review of in-patients.o To participate in a 1 in 5 DCT On-call rota responding to calls for advice and as well as assessment and management of patients as appropriateo To participate in clinics including general OMFS clinics, local anaesthetic minor oral surgery and other specialist clinics if appropriateo Attend regular theatre under supervision as per timetable to gain surgical exposure and develop surgical skills where appropriate.o To participate in meaningful audit within the department.o To participate in the training of junior medical staff and other staff.o To deputise for colleagues at an appropriate level.o To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.o In certain cases, changes to the published job plan may be necessary to facilitate patient care and safety. There changes should only be temporary in nature eg: cover for another similar grade colleague whilst on leave.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MJ121

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the Max-fax Tier 1 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 5 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of [1] with [1]-night shifts across a [5]-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the Max-fax Tier 1 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 5 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of [1] with [1]-night shifts across a [5]-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • oBDS/MBChB or equivalent dental/medical qualification
  • oEligible for temporary or permanent registration with GDC

Desirable

  • oPost-graduate qualification in Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • oIf post-holder possesses BDS or equivalent; full registration and a licence to practise with the General Dental Council (GDC)
  • oIf post-holder possesses MBBS or equivalent: full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable

  • oAble to carry out Venepuncture, NGT placement, Blood sampling
  • oA logbook of oral surgical/OMFS procedures
  • oPrevious experience in working in NHS hospitals managing general OMFS on-call and inpatients
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • oBDS/MBChB or equivalent dental/medical qualification
  • oEligible for temporary or permanent registration with GDC

Desirable

  • oPost-graduate qualification in Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Entry Criteria

Essential

  • oIf post-holder possesses BDS or equivalent; full registration and a licence to practise with the General Dental Council (GDC)
  • oIf post-holder possesses MBBS or equivalent: full registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Desirable

  • oAble to carry out Venepuncture, NGT placement, Blood sampling
  • oA logbook of oral surgical/OMFS procedures
  • oPrevious experience in working in NHS hospitals managing general OMFS on-call and inpatients

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr.Khaled Borghol

khaled.borghol2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MJ121

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF


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