Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Core Trainee

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

We wish to appoint two full time 12-Month Fixed Term Trust Grade Doctors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dental Core Trainee Equivalent) to join our OMF service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). The focus of this appointment will be to maintain both the delivery of an oral surgery service to patients of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provide a weekday, daytime, first on-call service for OMFS.

The purpose of this role is to provide a Trust Doctor post within the Trust's Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service. The post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake varied activities including:o Supervised treatment under local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthetico Attendance at new referral clinics & follow-up clinics (inc. 2WW)o Assessment of patients attending the Emergency Departmento Pre- and post-operative assessment of in-patient and day case patients & ward roundso On-call responsibilities with 2nd on-call support at all times

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-DENT

Job locations

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake varied activities including: Supervised treatment under local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthetic Attendance at new referral clinics & follow-up clinics (inc. 2WW) Assessment of patients attending the Emergency Department Pre- and post-operative assessment of in-patient and day case patients & ward rounds On-call responsibilities with 2nd on-call support at all times

Please see job desription

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake varied activities including: Supervised treatment under local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthetic Attendance at new referral clinics & follow-up clinics (inc. 2WW) Assessment of patients attending the Emergency Department Pre- and post-operative assessment of in-patient and day case patients & ward rounds On-call responsibilities with 2nd on-call support at all times

Please see job desription

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration a licence to practice. Temporary registration is not acceptable for this post
  • BDS or Equivalent
  • IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical/Dental School
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 full years of post-graduate experience
  • Ability to operate and work independently whilst being aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
  • Excellent clinical history taking and examination skills
  • Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection

Knowledge/skills

Essential

  • Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties
  • Ability to work as art of a team
  • Great communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration a licence to practice. Temporary registration is not acceptable for this post
  • BDS or Equivalent
  • IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical/Dental School
  • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2 full years of post-graduate experience
  • Ability to operate and work independently whilst being aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
  • Excellent clinical history taking and examination skills
  • Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection

Knowledge/skills

Essential

  • Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties
  • Ability to work as art of a team
  • Great communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - OMF

Simon Whitley

simon.whitley1@nhs.net

08451555000

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-DENT

Job locations

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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