Job overview

The Oral & Maxillofacial Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital invite applicants for the post of Speciality Doctor.  The successful candidate will be part of the Oral and Maxillofacial team who provide comprehensive out-patient and day case service in a busy hospital department. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Specialty Doctor to work within a committed team of Consultants in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, as well as other medical, nursing and administration staff.

There will be a requirement to undertake clinical duties at West Cornwall Hospital, and St Austell Hospital.  All aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery are covered and you will be required to work both independently and in Consultant led clinics, and be responsible for diagnosis, prevention and treatment plans.

Main duties of the job

·  Share with colleague’s responsibility for the day to day management of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

·     Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff or medical students.

·  Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

·           Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

·           Attend meetings as appropriate.

·           Fulfil duties of weekly timetable.

Working for our organisation

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.