Dental Core Trainee Year 3 Role Worcester with Sponsorship: Gain Specialist Experience in Oral Surgery, Apply Now

Location
Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester

Type
Full-time, Fixed term, 12 months

Salary (£)
£65,048 a year

About Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
They are a major acute and specialist hospital trust serving communities across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and beyond. With over 7,000 dedicated staff, they run services across three main sites: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Alexandra Hospital Redditch, and Kidderminster Treatment Centre. Their Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team is highly regarded, with a strong consultant base and supportive training opportunities. They pride themselves on being a friendly, collaborative, and patient-focused environment where staff can grow their skills while delivering care that makes a real difference.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive team environment with a dedicated consultant-led structure
• Career growth opportunities through hands-on training in oral surgery and maxillofacial care
• Flexible working options with Timewise accreditation for work-life balance
• Modern facilities following recent investments in estates and equipment
• NHS pension scheme to support your long-term financial security

Requirements

• Full or temporary GDC registration
• BDS qualification or equivalent
• Completion of DCT2 training or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and under pressure
• Strong communication skills with patients, relatives, and colleagues
• Enthusiasm for continuing professional development and clinical audit

Salary Details

This post offers a salary of £65,048 a year under the NHS hospital medical and dental staff pay scheme, with benefits including pension and flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

As a Dental Core Trainee Year 3, you’ll join a forward-thinking Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team that delivers care across multiple hospital sites. This role gives you the chance to gain advanced training, support consultants in surgical and outpatient settings, and develop specialist skills in oral surgery. You’ll work closely with other healthcare professionals, attend multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to high quality patient care across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The trust values curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth, so you’ll be encouraged to expand your clinical expertise while making a tangible impact on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients under consultant supervision, ensuring safe and effective treatment
• Support oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures that enhance patient recovery and wellbeing
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care
• Prepare patients for planned treatments and post-operative care, ensuring smooth recovery
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects that shape service delivery
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the department, supporting junior staff and peers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Timewise partner.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
• Contact: Rebecca Pritchard, rebecca.pritchard1@nhs.net, 01905 763333

Reference Number
C9365-25-0741

How To Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your dental career and gain valuable specialist experience, send in your application today. Don’t wait, positions like this don’t stay open for long.