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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 07 January 2026

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Job summary

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic and highly specialised Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover post. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, forward-thinking unit that delivers a comprehensive maxillofacial service to a wide population base.

A full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery is practised within our department including dentoalveolar surgery, management of maxillofacial trauma, correction of facial deformity, head and neck oncology surgery, microsurgical reconstruction and extensive skin malignancy management.

We also provide a significant contribution to head and neck cancer pathways, reconstructive surgery, and complex facial deformity correction, supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams.

The department benefits from on-site facilities including dedicated theatre time, a minor ops theatre of which Maxillofacial is the main user and an on-site maxillofacial laboratory.

There are strong working relationships across the Trust, especially with the Regional Radiotherapy Unit, Dermatology, and ENT, enabling seamless multidisciplinary care and high-quality patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a supportive and experienced team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality maxillofacial care. Responsibilities will include elective and emergency work across the breadth of the specialty, appropriate to experience and training level. Participation in departmental meetings, teaching, and quality improvement activities is encouraged.

This post is ideal for candidates seeking to broaden their maxillofacial experience in a busy unit with exposure to a wide procedural mix and complex casework. If you are looking to develop your skills in a vibrant department, we look forward to receiving your application and would welcome informal discussions with our joint Clinical Directors; Mr James Sloane, and Mr Steve Walsh.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum, pro rata, DoE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF19132

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

This job would be suitable for a candidate with full GDC registration or GMC and GDC registration and prior Specialty Doctor or Registrar experience at a minimum. Experience could be from outside the UK, however, prior experience of working in the NHS would be highly desirable. The Specialty Doctor will lead and assist in Theatre sessions, admission clinics, and minor surgery under local Anaesthetic and will also be included in the on call rota at Middle Tier level.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job would be suitable for a candidate with full GDC registration or GMC and GDC registration and prior Specialty Doctor or Registrar experience at a minimum. Experience could be from outside the UK, however, prior experience of working in the NHS would be highly desirable. The Specialty Doctor will lead and assist in Theatre sessions, admission clinics, and minor surgery under local Anaesthetic and will also be included in the on call rota at Middle Tier level.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GDC registration with license to practice
  • MBBS BDS or equivalent
  • MFDS

Desirable

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCS/ DOHNS
  • Distinction/Honours/Prizes/Publications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Active interest in audit
  • Previous experience in the Specialty
  • Active interest in audit

Desirable

  • Experience at Registrar grade of equivalent
  • Satisfactory completion of the Registrar training
  • Previous audit experience

Skills

Essential

  • Sound basic clinical skills
  • High commitment to clinical work
  • Medical and Surgical skills at a foundation level
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GDC registration with license to practice
  • MBBS BDS or equivalent
  • MFDS

Desirable

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCS/ DOHNS
  • Distinction/Honours/Prizes/Publications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Active interest in audit
  • Previous experience in the Specialty
  • Active interest in audit

Desirable

  • Experience at Registrar grade of equivalent
  • Satisfactory completion of the Registrar training
  • Previous audit experience

Skills

Essential

  • Sound basic clinical skills
  • High commitment to clinical work
  • Medical and Surgical skills at a foundation level

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joint Clinical Director

Mr James Sloane

jamessloane@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum, pro rata, DoE

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-KA-EMF19132

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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