The closing date is 17 August 2025
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Job summary
The post holder will join an enthusiastic and dynamic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department.
The department was purpose-built in 2007 as part of a PFI scheme. It offers excellent facilities for outpatient clinics and minor surgeries under local anesthesia, with a beautiful outlook over Wiltshire countryside. Adjacent facilities include the Maxillofacial laboratory, Medical Photography, Laser Unit, Speech and Language services, and Cleft offices.
The department comprises 8 surgeries, including 2 dedicated to orthodontic and restorative dentistry. There is immediate access to a CBCT scanner and intraoral digital scanners. Additionally, there are two minor operations theatres for Plastics and OMFS procedures.
Main duties of the job
The Trust collaborates with the Regional Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) to provide OMFS services for the Wessex Trauma Network. This role involves participation in the trauma on-call rota, currently 1:7 weekends. Salisbury serves as a diagnostic centre for Head and Neck Cancer, with patients requiring intraoral resection, free flap reconstruction, and radiotherapy transferred to UHS. The post may require attending clinics at UHS.
The post holder will manage general OMFS cases and may have a special interest in skin, orthognathic, or salivary gland surgery.
For more details on responsibilities and the role, please see our interactive candidate information pack, which also provides information on living and working in Salisbury.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is a historic and innovative hospital with over 250 years of experience. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient and staff experiences.
Rated "Good" by the CQC, we provide regional and super-regional specialist services, including Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre, and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. The Trust has around 470 beds and employs over 4,000 staff.
We support flexible working arrangements. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), a generous pension scheme, and on-site amenities such as parking (fees apply), a leisure centre, a day nursery, and a holiday play scheme.
Salisbury offers a high quality of life, with easy access to London, local airports, the seaside at Bournemouth, and the Dorset coastline. Explore what Salisbury has to offer at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salisbury provides city living in a rural setting, with excellent state and private schools, shopping, and dining options. The location offers easy access to London, airports, and the coast via car or public transport.
A relocation package may be available, subject to terms and conditions. For more information, please see our interactive candidate information pack.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC/GDC registration
* Entry on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register via CCT or proposed CCT within 6 months
* ALS and ATLS certification
* Competence in OMFS surgery, trauma management, and specialist knowledge of oral diseases
* Interest in teaching and supervising juniors
* Effective communication skills and team collaboration
* Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and QI projects
Desirable
* Mandatory training compliance
* Research participation/publications
* Management experience or courses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants needing UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, overseas applicants must present criminal record certificates from countries of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years. For more info, see Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More info at NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/
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