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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

MFU Specialty Dr

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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Job summary

Post 1 -The post holder will be expected to undertake outpatient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.

The unit in Leighton Hospital Crewe is led by Miss F Bekiroglu with Miss K Fleming and Mr M Smith providing a service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and is managed by the regional unit based at Aintree.

Post 2-Post 2: Ormskirk Hospital 2 days and Aintree Hospital 2 days 0.8wte

The post holder will be expected to undertake outpatient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions and soft tissue surgery at Ormskirk Hospital and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units.The unit in Ormskirk Hospital is led by Mr Mark Boyle and Mr Owais Khattak and works closely with the Aintree unit. At Aintree the post holder will carry out mainly MOS under LA as well as dentoalveolar clinics and assist and undertake minor skin surgery under LA.**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery.

The post holder will be expected to undertake OPD sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as minor skin surgery (appropriate to level of experience (at Aintree).

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-ASUR-154-25

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery.

The post holder will be expected to undertake OPD sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as minor skin surgery (appropriate to level of experience (at Aintree).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery.

The post holder will be expected to undertake OPD sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as minor skin surgery (appropriate to level of experience (at Aintree).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training (or the equivalent) which is recognised for full or limited (not provisional) registration with GDC as a dentist, two of which must be in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or have the equivalent experience and competencies.
  • BDS or equivalent
  • MFDS or equivalent

Desirable

  • ILS qualification
  • PG Cert in Higher education and learning

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years DCT/SHO training in anapproved oral surgery/ maxillofacial surgery post
  • Experience in management of oral and maxillofacial problems
  • Capability and experience in clinical and operative dento-alveolar surgery

Desirable

  • Independent operating experience in day case theatres
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training (or the equivalent) which is recognised for full or limited (not provisional) registration with GDC as a dentist, two of which must be in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or have the equivalent experience and competencies.
  • BDS or equivalent
  • MFDS or equivalent

Desirable

  • ILS qualification
  • PG Cert in Higher education and learning

Experience

Essential

  • At least two years DCT/SHO training in anapproved oral surgery/ maxillofacial surgery post
  • Experience in management of oral and maxillofacial problems
  • Capability and experience in clinical and operative dento-alveolar surgery

Desirable

  • Independent operating experience in day case theatres

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MFU Clinical Lead

Anne Begley

Anne.Begley@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515294277

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-ASUR-154-25

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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