Speciality Doctor in Oral Surgery

Job summary
The post holder will have a keen interest in this specialty and is expected to take their share of the full range of general Maxillofacial and Oral surgery. The applicant needs to have experience with oral surgery and dentistry, along with an interest in special care dentistry.

Main duties of the job
The post is an essential development for progression towards the reduction and maintenance of waiting times for new patients to less than 18 weeks.

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-NMGH-8368884-RL4
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Essential Qualifications

• Full GDC registration as a dentist
• BDS or equivalent Passed MFDS or MJDF / equivalent
• Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Good practical clinical skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, other degrees or diplomas such as MFDS or MJDF or parts there of
• Presentations
• Publications

Essential Ability

• Appropriate knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
• General dentistry and oral surgery skills
• Ability to make good medical notes

Desirable Ability

• Evidence of understanding and application
• Evidence of good current general skills, knowledge and potential to develop

Essential Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management

• Use of evidence based practice
• Participation in audit
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Information technology skills

Desirable Academic, Research Skills, Teaching, Management

• Research Experience
• Completed at least one audit project

Essential Motivation

• Commitment to learning.
• Punctual.

Desirable Motivation

• Ability to organise own learning and time.
• Initiative.

Essential Personal Attributes

• Caring attitudes. Honesty.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Know their limitations and be Prepared to seek advice.

Desirable Personal Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Outside interests.

Essential Personal Skills & Attitude

• Organisational ability.
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
• Good oral and written and IT communication skills.
• Be able to establish professional relationships with patients.
• Prepared to rotate as specified

Desirable Personal Skills & Attitude

• Ability to cope with stress.
• A critical enquiring approach to the acquisition of knowledge

Essential Other

• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Eligible to live & work in the UK

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Apply through our website