At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team in oral and maxillofacial surgery, gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Royal Gwent Hospital and associated facilities in South East Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse candidates, including those from the Armed Forces Community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your surgical skills.
- Qualifications: Medical FY1 or FY2 applicants with a passion for oral surgery.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants may apply in Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
Applications are invited for the post of Dental Core Trainee in Oral Surgery / Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. This is a full‑time position starting September 2026. The post is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran and Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, South East Wales. Salary will be agreed commensurate with experience. The post is open to Medical FY1 and FY2 applicants. The post includes 1 in 9 night on‑call duties, with time off before and after the nights. Daytime on‑call will be spread throughout the week.
Main Duties: The department provides a modern service for the entire Gwent population of approximately 700,000. The main oral and maxillofacial unit is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH). Acute take and major inpatient maxillofacial surgery are delivered at the Grange University Hospital (GUH). Additional outpatient and minor oral surgery clinics are held at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. The RGH unit has modern facilities including six consultation rooms, three orthodontic surgeries, a day case suite and two minor oral surgery operating theatres. The laboratory houses three technicians and provides state‑of‑the‑art 3D patient planning and printing. The department undertakes a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, orofacial malignancy surgery, trauma and salivary gland surgery (including sialendoscopy). Orthodontic and restorative specialties are also available. As a Dental Core Trainee, you will receive full access to training at consultant‑led clinics and regular weekly supervised and stand‑alone oral surgery theatre sessions under local and general anaesthesia.
Qualifications: Essential criteria: As per Person Specification. Desirable criteria: As per Person Specification.
Experience: Essential criteria: As per Person Specification. Desirable criteria: As per Person Specification.
Skills & Abilities: Essential criteria: As per Person Specification. Desirable criteria: As per Person Specification.
Personal Attributes: Essential criteria: As per Person Specification. Desirable criteria: As per Person Specification.
Dental Core Trainee/Junior Clinical Fellow in Newport employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Join a forward-thinking healthcare team at the Royal Gwent Hospital and its associated facilities, where we prioritise inclusivity and professional development. Our supportive work culture fosters growth through hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring you gain invaluable experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery while serving a diverse population. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on career advancement, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in South East Wales.
Contact Details:
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Recruitment Team
