Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Speciality Doctor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery OMFS

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group Oral and Maxillofacial Department are looking to appoint an enthusiastic SAS grade (Speciality Dr) colleague with Oral Surgery experience to join our vibrant OMFS team of 5 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons and other experienced SAS Grade Oral surgeons. This is a 10PA post with option to increase to 12PA.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work across Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH)--now integrated under the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. The Head and Neck service is at the forefront of this collaboration, and cross-site working may be required.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and highly valued position that would suit a flexible practitioner keen to develop a portfolio career within a forward-thinking OMFS department. You will join a cohesive multidisciplinary team and benefit from ongoing support, development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to training, trauma management, and advanced prosthodontic care.

The appointee will be expected to undertake minor oral surgery procedures and routine Oral Surgery procedures under local and general anaesthetic, as well as autonomously run regular outpatient clinics. You should be able to work independently but there is senior support available, and we are also keen to support the professional development of applicants who may be undertaking such a role for the first time. There will be fixed clinical sessions but a degree of flexibility is essential.

Excitingly for this post we are offering trauma exposure for the successful candidate to develop their skills outside of routine oral surgery fields.

The post requires participation in the 1-in-6 2nd on call (middle tier) non-resident rota, which is fully supported by a non-resident consultant, and close supervision of junior 1st on call colleagues.

We are partnered with Kettering General Hospital which has a full Orthodontic service with whom we regularly interface to provide a full Orthognathic service in which Oral Surgery plays an active role, and the job plan may involve cross site work.

Teaching junior colleagues is important.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7408120-SUR

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week including 2PAs of on call, and there is a potential option to increase to 12PAs at the Trusts discretion.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week including 2PAs of on call, and there is a potential option to increase to 12PAs at the Trusts discretion.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

BDS or equivalent medical qualification
FDS / MFDS or equivalent
Full registration with General Dental Council

Desirable

Completion of an advanced prosthodontic course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience with managing Minor Oral Surgery lists independently
Experience in managing Oral Surgery outpatient clinics independently
Minimum 3 years SHO /DCT Grade in the Speciality
Teaching Junior Staff

Desirable

Evidence of managing patients with advanced prosthodontic issues

Skills

Essential

Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
ST1/CT1 competencies in relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
Organisational skills

Desirable

Publications in recognised (speciality) journal
A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement other colleagues in the department
Research projects relating to speciality

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

BDS or equivalent medical qualification
FDS / MFDS or equivalent
Full registration with General Dental Council

Desirable

Completion of an advanced prosthodontic course

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience with managing Minor Oral Surgery lists independently
Experience in managing Oral Surgery outpatient clinics independently
Minimum 3 years SHO /DCT Grade in the Speciality
Teaching Junior Staff

Desirable

Evidence of managing patients with advanced prosthodontic issues

Skills

Essential

Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
ST1/CT1 competencies in relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competencies in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
Organisational skills

Desirable

Publications in recognised (speciality) journal
A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement other colleagues in the department
Research projects relating to speciality

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)