OMFS DCT Trust Grade
The closing date is 13 May 2026.
This is a fixed‑term full‑time DCT level Trust Grade Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with potential to extend beyond September 2026. The post is suitable for any experienced trainee, especially those who have passed MJDF (or equivalent) or are dual qualified in medicine & dentistry, and are planning a career in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Main duties of the job
We form an exceptional team working together to help patients stay healthy when they need it most.
An integrated team delivers the full range of Oral & Maxillofacial services (with the exception of Cleft Lip & Palate and Craniofacial Surgery) at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and other peripheral and community hospitals. The post holder will undertake a number of clinical sessions per week in Exeter dependent upon the service needs, divided between new referral clinics, follow‑up clinics, supervised treatments under local anaesthetic, intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic as either in‑patient or day case under the supervision of the Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. There are joint clinics with the Department of Orthodontics monthly. There is a 1:6 non‑resident first on call commitment with this post. An on‑call room is available for use while on‑call.
The position is fixed‑term until 31 08 2027.
Benefits
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
The Trust will support your professional development and well‑being. You may benefit from a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements.
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you will start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Access to comprehensive occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups is provided.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
Other benefits include the NHS Pension scheme, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, a car lease scheme and access to national discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options and an OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter are also available.
Person Specification – General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Employer
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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