Trust Doctor Oral Surgery | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£54,499 pa pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Truro, TR1 3BJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats all aspects of patients within this specialty and this post is an integral part of this.A population of approximately 400,000 is coveredbytheserviceleadingtoavariedandbusydepartmentworkload.Thespecialtyworks closely with the adjacent departments of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology and Ophthalmology and shares the department with an active Orthodontic Unit.

Mostout-patientanddaycaseactivitytakesplaceinapurpose-builtanddedicatedout-patient departmentontheRoyalCornwallHospitalsiteinTrurowhichincorporateout-patientwaiting areas, examination and treatment rooms, day case theatre, consultants’ offices, a secretarial and clerical area, and nurses’ office.

Specific Duties

Management and treatment of patients encompassing full scope of practice in Oral surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery through clinics, operating lists including trauma and on call duties.

MaintenanceofthehighestclinicalstandardsinthemanagementofOraland Maxillofacial Surgery cases.

Tosharewithcolleagues'responsibilityfortheday-to-daymanagementofthe Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This includes on call duties.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education(CME/CPD).

ToactivelyparticipateinbothdepartmentalandTrustmattersconcerningClinical Governance and Audit.Toattendmeetingsasappropriate.

Fulfilldutiesofweeklytimetableincludinganyout-of-hoursresponsibilities(whereapplicable).

Access to named Educational Supervisor

Thepostwillinvolveatleastsixclinicalsessionsperweekuptoamaximumoften.

Theclinical sessions will include MOS, IV Sedation lists, Day case and Inpatient GA operating lists and out-patient clinics for new and follow-up patients.

On call duties throughout the week including overnight in addition to 1:6 weekend on call for 48 hours.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Jul 2026

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