Overview
We are looking to appoint a Speciality Doctor in our Oral Surgery team, for a fixed term of 1 year to cover maternity leave. This will be an 8.25PA contract covering Tuesdays to Fridays and happy to accept part-time/job share applicants.
Responsibilities
* Carry out face to face assessments, and a range of oral surgery treatments, both under local anaesthetic and general anaesthetic.
* Participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the Consultants, including out-patient clinics and day surgery operating sessions.
* There is no on-call commitment attached to this post.
Context and opportunities
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Values and working arrangements
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Equality and support
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Application and closing date
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025.
Training and educational objectives
* Develop skills in the performance of exodontia and minor oral surgery.
* Develop a further understanding of the dental assessment and management of patients requiring bone protection medication, radiotherapy and cardiac valve replacement surgery.
* Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with complex orthodontic/oral surgery needs.
* Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients requiring outpatient treatment under Intravenous sedation.
* Develop skills in managing commonly encountered oral medicine pathologies.
* Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or oral surgery treatment.
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