Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery in Ipswich

We are inviting applications for a full‑time Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery. The post holder will have clinical sessions at both sites, as this is a cross‑site working position. The appointee will be required to take up the post as soon as possible but no later than 3 months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless otherwise agreed.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow‑up of patients. The main role for the right candidate would be to run oral surgery consultation clinics, conduct minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic independently, and assist the department consultant and other clinicians with a variety of specialised oral surgery procedures in the general anaesthetic theatre sessions. We have a dedicated oral surgery department nurse, as well as outpatient nurses who assist in the clinics and minor operations.

We are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff with a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what is widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi‑professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team

Person Specification – Essential

• Full registration with the General Dental Council
• Minimum 4 years post BDS
• Minimum of 3 years DCT experience, ideally substantially within the speciality
• MFDS holder

Additional information

• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester & Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/