Trust Grade DCT1 or DCT2 In Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNHS

Job summary

Applications are invited for Trust Grade DCT (Dental Core Trainees) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The roles are either DCT1 or DCT2 level if you hold a dental qualification or ST1 or ST2 level if you hold a medical qualification. The roles are aimed at someone who wants to pursue a career in surgery or who wants to improve their knowledge and skills in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery.

We encourage applications from dental graduates, medical graduates and candidates dual qualified in medicine and dentistry. Dental candidates should have experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at DCT level. Medical Candidates should have hospital experience within a surgical speciality at FY2 doctor or CT1/2 doctor level.

These are varied and interesting jobs in which you will be part of a very supportive and approachable team and provided with great educational support and hands-on training. You will get good exposure to a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgery with opportunities to enhance your skills.

The on-call shifts are on a rotational basis with a 1:5 weekday on-call shifts (24 hour), and 1:6 weekends on-call (48 hour) . The out of hours on call is non-resident but an on call room will be available on site.

We have two roles available, both are fixed term commencing from September 2026 until 31st August 2027. They are covering gaps in our DCT allocations therefore the end date is fixed to 31st August 2027 regardless of your start date.

Main duties of the job

• The workload of the department includes dentoalveolar surgery, oral medicine, maxillofacial trauma, orofacial malignancy, Orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery and salivary gland surgery. You will have exposure to patients in outpatient clinics, local anaesthetic clinics, inpatient ward, theatres and on-call.
• To assist in the day to day care of ward patients. This will entail clerking, preparation of operating lists and attendance on the daily ward round.
• Be part of a large Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Team delivering the highest standards of care to our patients in Somerset.
• Take part in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinics, Minor Oral Surgery under local anaesthetic and Trauma and Emergency clinics, both supervised and solo, as appropriate to experience.
• Be involved with admission and clerking patients for operating lists and emergency cases in theatres
• Attend and assist inpatient and day case general anaesthetic theatre lists with senior staff, where hands on training takes place.
• Carry out On call duties including dealing with inpatient care of Maxillofacial patients and emergency referrals.
• May travel to other sites where the Team treats patients (principally Yeovil District Hospital).

Job description

For full details regarding this job role including an example timetable and the person specification please refer to the attached job description.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.