NHS
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Specialty Doctor Oral & Maxillofacial
Closing date: 26 November 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated
Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) .
This is a full-time, permanent post (10 PAs) based within our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) department, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of elective and routine OMFS work. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and registrars, supporting clinical activity in outpatient clinics, minor oral surgery lists, and inpatient care, as well as participating in a 1:5 second on‑call rota.
The post is ideally suited to a clinician with enthusiasm for team-based care and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. Opportunities for teaching, training and professional development can be tailored to the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
Come and join us in
beautiful Cumbria
– a region offering an outstanding quality of life, affordable living and easy access to the Lake District National Park. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or a relaxed pace of life, Cumbria is a fantastic place to live and work.
Main Duties
Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients under the supervision of OMFS consultants.
Undertake elective and routine oral and maxillofacial surgery, including outpatient clinics and minor oral surgery lists.
Participate in the 1:5 second on‑call rota, supporting emergency dental and maxillofacial admissions.
Contribute to the assessment and management of patients in inpatient, day‑case and outpatient settings.
Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist registrars and dental core trainees, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to junior staff.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and uphold Trust policies on clinical governance and patient safety.
Participate in audit, clinical governance and service improvement activities within the department.
Take part in teaching and training activities as agreed, with opportunities for involvement in education, service development and research depending on individual interests.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are committed to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we work together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Person Specification Registration
Valid registration with the General Dental Council
Qualifications / Training
Evidence of ongoing medical education – FDS / MFDS
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
Ability to organise workload efficiently.
Knowledge of audit process and clinical governance.
Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience in teaching; ALS, APLS, PALS, ATLS certification.
Experience
Minimum of three years’ relevant post‑registration experience at SHO level or above (or equivalent).
Minimum one year experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SHO level or equivalent).
Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check. The cost of the DBS check is as follows:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40 (deducted from salary over following four months).
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40 (deducted from salary over following four months).
Benefits
A lease car may be available for this position – details to be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years.
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems.
Equal Opportunities North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated
Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) .
This is a full-time, permanent post (10 PAs) based within our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) department, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of elective and routine OMFS work. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and registrars, supporting clinical activity in outpatient clinics, minor oral surgery lists, and inpatient care, as well as participating in a 1:5 second on‑call rota.
The post is ideally suited to a clinician with enthusiasm for team-based care and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. Opportunities for teaching, training and professional development can be tailored to the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
Come and join us in
beautiful Cumbria
– a region offering an outstanding quality of life, affordable living and easy access to the Lake District National Park. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures or a relaxed pace of life, Cumbria is a fantastic place to live and work.
Main Duties
Provide a high standard of clinical care to patients under the supervision of OMFS consultants.
Undertake elective and routine oral and maxillofacial surgery, including outpatient clinics and minor oral surgery lists.
Participate in the 1:5 second on‑call rota, supporting emergency dental and maxillofacial admissions.
Contribute to the assessment and management of patients in inpatient, day‑case and outpatient settings.
Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist registrars and dental core trainees, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to junior staff.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation and uphold Trust policies on clinical governance and patient safety.
Participate in audit, clinical governance and service improvement activities within the department.
Take part in teaching and training activities as agreed, with opportunities for involvement in education, service development and research depending on individual interests.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are committed to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we work together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Person Specification Registration
Valid registration with the General Dental Council
Qualifications / Training
Evidence of ongoing medical education – FDS / MFDS
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
Ability to organise workload efficiently.
Knowledge of audit process and clinical governance.
Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience in teaching; ALS, APLS, PALS, ATLS certification.
Experience
Minimum of three years’ relevant post‑registration experience at SHO level or above (or equivalent).
Minimum one year experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SHO level or equivalent).
Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check. The cost of the DBS check is as follows:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40 (deducted from salary over following four months).
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40 (deducted from salary over following four months).
Benefits
A lease car may be available for this position – details to be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years.
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems.
Equal Opportunities North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
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