About this role
Job summary
West Middlesex University Hospital is part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, providing a wide range of acute and specialist services to a diverse local population.
The Oral Surgery team delivers comprehensive care across both outpatient and surgical settings, managing routine and complex cases. The service includes elective and urgent pathways, including two-week wait referrals, and works closely with other specialties as part of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Currently the team consists of 2 Oral Surgery Consultants (One Cancer Lead) and 2 Dental Nurses.
The team is committed to high standards of clinical care, education, and service improvement, offering a supportive environment for training and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role includes participation in elective clinics, two-week wait cancer pathways, consultations, and follow-ups, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and gain experience in theatre.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role includes participation in elective clinics, two-week wait cancer pathways, consultations, and follow-ups, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and gain experience in theatre.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Full GMC Registration Experience in the assessment and management of oral surgery patients in both elective and urgent settings
Desirable
Evidence of progress towards a higher clinical degree or specialist training
Experience Essential
Experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients requiring oral surgical care in both outpatient and urgent settings Experience in managing oral surgery emergencies, including infection, bleeding, and dental trauma
Desirable
Previous experience in a Dental Core Training (DCT) post or equivalent Oral Surgery-focused role
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills for the assessment and management of oral surgery patients Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills Awareness of service development and patient pathway improvement
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Iselworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)