Posts
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 training posts available for the current round of recruitment.
The information currently available about training posts is listed below.
Updates will be made as soon as more information becomes available.
Areas within England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The vacancies that will be quoted are indicative and the actual number of posts in each area will be confirmed nearer to the time of offers. The start date of the posts will be August 2027 onwards unless stated otherwise.
Non-urgent advice: Round 3 (January to March 2027 intake) recruitment posts
The posts currently listed on this page are the anticipated post numbers for Round 3 (January to March 2027 intake) recruitment posts recruitment.
Details may change over the recruitment period.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 training posts in England
East Midlands
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the East Midlands website.
East of England
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
The team in the East of England are delighted to offer a run-through Maxillofacial training post recruiting at ST1, with progression to ST7 and CCT dependent on satisfactory progress at ARCP.
All training is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project and resident doctors can be assured of close involvement of the OMFS Training Programme Director and other Educational Supervisors during core training years.
OMFS Core training
ST1 - Plastic Surgery and ENT at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
ST2 - General Surgery and ENT at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge and Peterborough City Hospital
Higher Specialty training
Following ST1/ST2 and successful achievement of MRCS, there will be run through to an ST3 post in the East of England. This training program encompasses the spectrum of maxillofacial surgery, including subspecialty training in an OMFS-led Cleft unit and the regional Major trauma centre, Addenbrookes in Cambridge.
We are fortunate to also live in a fantastic part of the world too with beautiful broads, charming colleges, great schools, unspoilt beaches and very affordable house prices. The quality of life in the East of England is second to none. Our trainers and resident doctors benefit from being able to balance life and work well - hugely important for well-being and a healthy training program.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the East of England Website.
All training is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project and resident doctors can be assured of close involvement of the OMFS Training Programme Director and other Educational Supervisors during core training years.
OMFS Core training
ST1 - Plastic Surgery and ENT at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
ST2 - General Surgery and ENT at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge and Peterborough City Hospital
Higher Specialty training
Following ST1/ST2 and successful achievement of MRCS, there will be run through to an ST3 post in the East of England. This training program encompasses the spectrum of maxillofacial surgery, including subspecialty training in an OMFS-led Cleft unit and the regional Major trauma centre, Addenbrookes in Cambridge.
We are fortunate to also live in a fantastic part of the world too with beautiful broads, charming colleges, great schools, unspoilt beaches and very affordable house prices. The quality of life in the East of England is second to none. Our trainers and resident doctors benefit from being able to balance life and work well - hugely important for well-being and a healthy training program.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the East of England Website.
Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
KSS have offered previously a run-through Maxillofacial training post recruiting at ST1, with progression to ST7 and CCT dependent on satisfactory progress at ARCP.
We will be offering a 2-year run-through programme consisting of the following:
ST1 year – St Richard's - Western Sussex General Surgery (6 months) and T&0 (6 months) (HEKSSX38)
ST2 year – Royal Surrey County Hospital, Surrey ENT (6 months) and QVH, East Grinstead Plastic Surgery (6 months)
The aim of the run-through programme is to establish general core competency in the first year and gain MRCS at the end of the first year. This leaves time in the second year to gain competency in allied surgical specialties gaining competencies such as rhinology examination, pan-endoscopy, skin grafting & wound management.
The ST1 /ST2 will run-through into a KSS ST3 post in Maxillofacial surgery with onward progression through to ST7 and certification. KSS is strong in most areas of Maxillofacial surgery, particularly oncology, orthognathic, surgical dermatology, salivary gland surgery and dento-alveolar surgery.
Resident doctors take part in a combined regional training programme with their counterparts in London. In addition to this there is active support for audit and preparation for the FRCS Maxillofacial examination. We currently provide cleft and craniofacial exposure through arranged visits to Alder Hey & Birmingham.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the KSS School of Surgery website.
We will be offering a 2-year run-through programme consisting of the following:
ST1 year – St Richard's - Western Sussex General Surgery (6 months) and T&0 (6 months) (HEKSSX38)
ST2 year – Royal Surrey County Hospital, Surrey ENT (6 months) and QVH, East Grinstead Plastic Surgery (6 months)
The aim of the run-through programme is to establish general core competency in the first year and gain MRCS at the end of the first year. This leaves time in the second year to gain competency in allied surgical specialties gaining competencies such as rhinology examination, pan-endoscopy, skin grafting & wound management.
The ST1 /ST2 will run-through into a KSS ST3 post in Maxillofacial surgery with onward progression through to ST7 and certification. KSS is strong in most areas of Maxillofacial surgery, particularly oncology, orthognathic, surgical dermatology, salivary gland surgery and dento-alveolar surgery.
Resident doctors take part in a combined regional training programme with their counterparts in London. In addition to this there is active support for audit and preparation for the FRCS Maxillofacial examination. We currently provide cleft and craniofacial exposure through arranged visits to Alder Hey & Birmingham.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the KSS School of Surgery website.
London
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Locations on the rotation - Details are available on the London Core Surgical website.
The rotation date in London is April and October.
Please contact the Applicant Enquiries team via the support desk.
The rotation date in London is April and October.
Please contact the Applicant Enquiries team via the support desk.
North East
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Trusts:
- Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust
Locations on the rotation:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary – Newcastle upon Tyne
- James Cook University Hospital – Middlesbrough
- Sunderland Royal Hospital
- Cumberland Infirmary - Carlisle
Brief Description of the programme:
Northern OMFS Rotation provides training in core OMFS disciplines over four main hospitals, in Newcastle, Carlisle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. There are 6 recognised Speciality Registrar Training posts, and 2 Core Surgical posts.
Paediatric Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery attachments are also available out with the Northern Region. Training in Head and Neck Oncology, Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery , Orthognathic surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Craniofacial, Maxillofacial trauma is provided. Consultants have special interests in Facial Aesthetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, and Sialendoscopy.
The North East and North Cumbria, as judged by our junior doctors, provides some of the best postgraduate medical training in the UK.
In a GMC National Survey we are ranked number one for 15 out of the 17 indicators. These include Handover, Supportive Environment, Teamwork, Workload, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision OOH, Educational Governance, Educational Supervision, Induction, Reporting Systems, Local Teaching, Adequate Experience, Curriculum Coverage, Feedback and Overall Satisfaction.
For further details please contact the HR Officer within the North East Allyson Ashwell and see the North East website.
- Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust
Locations on the rotation:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary – Newcastle upon Tyne
- James Cook University Hospital – Middlesbrough
- Sunderland Royal Hospital
- Cumberland Infirmary - Carlisle
Brief Description of the programme:
Northern OMFS Rotation provides training in core OMFS disciplines over four main hospitals, in Newcastle, Carlisle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. There are 6 recognised Speciality Registrar Training posts, and 2 Core Surgical posts.
Paediatric Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery attachments are also available out with the Northern Region. Training in Head and Neck Oncology, Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery , Orthognathic surgery, Skin Cancer Surgery, Craniofacial, Maxillofacial trauma is provided. Consultants have special interests in Facial Aesthetic surgery, Rhinoplasty, and Sialendoscopy.
The North East and North Cumbria, as judged by our junior doctors, provides some of the best postgraduate medical training in the UK.
In a GMC National Survey we are ranked number one for 15 out of the 17 indicators. These include Handover, Supportive Environment, Teamwork, Workload, Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision OOH, Educational Governance, Educational Supervision, Induction, Reporting Systems, Local Teaching, Adequate Experience, Curriculum Coverage, Feedback and Overall Satisfaction.
For further details please contact the HR Officer within the North East Allyson Ashwell and see the North East website.
North West - North West
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Run-through training in OMFS has been established in NHS England – North West from its inception and has had a successful experience as part of the original pitot scheme.
NHS England – North West is the result of the merger of Mersey Deanery with North Western Deanery.
There are 2 Core Surgical Programmes – Eastern Sector (Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria) and Western Sector (Cheshire and Merseyside), and the ST1 will start within the Core programme (CT1 equivalent) and run-through to ST3 dependent on successful ARCP outcome. We usually have at least 1 post in each core programme.
OMFS Core training - OMFS at ST1 and ST2 is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project.
Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales (West Sector):
The training posts will usually be 2, 6 months posts within the Cheshire and Merseyside region, placements can include General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery or ENT depending on the experience of the resident doctor. It is expected that the resident doctor will move to ST3 following completion of ST1.
Please visit the Core Surgery recruitment pages of the North West School of Surgery website for confirmed details of Placements for ST1/ST2 (placements usually confirmed in early January).
Greater Manchester and Lancashire (East Sector):
The ST1 placements are anticipated to consist of 6 months in OMFS and 6 months in General Surgery. It is expected that the resident doctor will move to ST3 following completion of ST1.
Please visit the Core Surgery recruitment pages of the North West School of Surgery website for confirmed details of Placements for ST1/ST2 (placements usually confirmed in early January).
Higher Specialty training:
The ST1 / ST2 will run-through into a ST3 post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within the linked Higher Specialty Training Programme. There are 2 OMFS specialty training rotations within NHS England – North West:
Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales – Western Sector – Ten ST3-7 posts
Greater Manchester and Lancashire – Eastern Sector – Eleven ST3-7 posts
For any further information visit the NHS England – North West website or contact [email protected].
NHS England – North West is the result of the merger of Mersey Deanery with North Western Deanery.
There are 2 Core Surgical Programmes – Eastern Sector (Greater Manchester, Lancashire and South Cumbria) and Western Sector (Cheshire and Merseyside), and the ST1 will start within the Core programme (CT1 equivalent) and run-through to ST3 dependent on successful ARCP outcome. We usually have at least 1 post in each core programme.
OMFS Core training - OMFS at ST1 and ST2 is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project.
Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales (West Sector):
The training posts will usually be 2, 6 months posts within the Cheshire and Merseyside region, placements can include General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery or ENT depending on the experience of the resident doctor. It is expected that the resident doctor will move to ST3 following completion of ST1.
Please visit the Core Surgery recruitment pages of the North West School of Surgery website for confirmed details of Placements for ST1/ST2 (placements usually confirmed in early January).
Greater Manchester and Lancashire (East Sector):
The ST1 placements are anticipated to consist of 6 months in OMFS and 6 months in General Surgery. It is expected that the resident doctor will move to ST3 following completion of ST1.
Please visit the Core Surgery recruitment pages of the North West School of Surgery website for confirmed details of Placements for ST1/ST2 (placements usually confirmed in early January).
Higher Specialty training:
The ST1 / ST2 will run-through into a ST3 post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery within the linked Higher Specialty Training Programme. There are 2 OMFS specialty training rotations within NHS England – North West:
Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales – Western Sector – Ten ST3-7 posts
Greater Manchester and Lancashire – Eastern Sector – Eleven ST3-7 posts
For any further information visit the NHS England – North West website or contact [email protected].
South West
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
The Oral and Maxillofacial surgery rotation is an overarching specialty within NHS England Southwest across both Severn and Peninsula, the rotation is split between the "North" Severn rotation and the "South" Peninsula Rotation.
The North Rotation - Severn
- Bristol Royal Infirmary
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospitals
- Royal United Hospital, Bath
The South Rotation – Peninsula
- Torbay District Hospital
- Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
It is the intention that the ST1 will follow a core surgical programme to support the Resident Doctor (RD) completing MRCS. They will be under OMFS and will participate in Core On-Calls. On completion of MRCS the Resident Doctor should be able to progress to ST3. If not achieved, additional training time may be offered up to 1 year. The RD will stay at ST1 level. To reduce too much RD movement the aim will be to continue ST3 in the same unit as ST1.
OMFS Core training - OMFS at ST1 is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project.
The North Rotation - Severn
- Bristol Royal Infirmary
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospitals
- Royal United Hospital, Bath
The South Rotation – Peninsula
- Torbay District Hospital
- Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
- Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
It is the intention that the ST1 will follow a core surgical programme to support the Resident Doctor (RD) completing MRCS. They will be under OMFS and will participate in Core On-Calls. On completion of MRCS the Resident Doctor should be able to progress to ST3. If not achieved, additional training time may be offered up to 1 year. The RD will stay at ST1 level. To reduce too much RD movement the aim will be to continue ST3 in the same unit as ST1.
OMFS Core training - OMFS at ST1 is delivered in line with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project.
Thames Valley
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Details about the rotation to be updated.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the Thames Valley website.
Further details of the rotation and contact details can be found on the Thames Valley website.
Wessex
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Wessex offer an ST1 programme for resident doctors intending to enter the OMFS training programme. Satisfactory completion of this core surgical training year may lead to direct entry, depending on previous experience, onto the Wessex OMFS programme at ST3 level.
The core training year is divided into three - four-month attachments. They currently comprise of a combination of ENT, Plastic Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedics, but may be subject to change.
The location of the posts will be at Salisbury. If you undertake a ST2 year, this will be six months in ENT and six months in OMFS and will be based at Poole.
During your training year you will be closely supervised to ensure that you are making the necessary progress towards a successful ARCP outcome. During this time, you will also be encouraged to develop contacts with OMFS to ensure a smooth transition into the ST3 role.
The Training Programme Director for OMFS CST will be involved in monitoring your progress during this first year and will be available to help you prepare for your further training.
Following successful completion of this post, entry onto the OMFS programme will lead to comprehensive training in all aspects of the specialty and to the award of a CCT for successful candidates. This programme offers excellent support and teaching, which includes regional study days and regular formal and informal local teaching. Research is actively encouraged and supported.
For further information please contact Sue Ksous via email (01962 690347) or visit the Wessex website.
The core training year is divided into three - four-month attachments. They currently comprise of a combination of ENT, Plastic Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedics, but may be subject to change.
The location of the posts will be at Salisbury. If you undertake a ST2 year, this will be six months in ENT and six months in OMFS and will be based at Poole.
During your training year you will be closely supervised to ensure that you are making the necessary progress towards a successful ARCP outcome. During this time, you will also be encouraged to develop contacts with OMFS to ensure a smooth transition into the ST3 role.
The Training Programme Director for OMFS CST will be involved in monitoring your progress during this first year and will be available to help you prepare for your further training.
Following successful completion of this post, entry onto the OMFS programme will lead to comprehensive training in all aspects of the specialty and to the award of a CCT for successful candidates. This programme offers excellent support and teaching, which includes regional study days and regular formal and informal local teaching. Research is actively encouraged and supported.
For further information please contact Sue Ksous via email (01962 690347) or visit the Wessex website.
West Midlands
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
The West Midlands offers a run-through OMFS training post recruiting at ST1 with progression through to ST7 and CCT, dependent on satisfactory progress at ARCP.
OMFS Core training
ST1 Posts
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology and General Surgery at Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley.
ST2 Posts
Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and OMFS at University Hospital Coventry.
OMFS Higher training
Following ST1/ST2 there will be run through to ST3 post on West Mids OMFS training program based at Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Telford and Stoke. Taken collectively, these training units offer the full range of OMFS activity.
Why choose this program
This program offers a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial training covering the whole of the OMFS syllabus including craniofacial and cleft. We have a broad clinical workload that enables us to provide quality training with good educational supervision in each unit. Academic support and research opportunities are strong, particularly through the academic institutions in Birmingham University.
Specialty information
Hospitals which may be involved with training from ST3-7 are:
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham
- Birmingham Childrens’ Hospital, Birmingham
- Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham
- City Hospital, Birmingham
- University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry
- Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
- University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke
- New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
- Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley
- Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester
- Hereford County Hospital, Hereford
For further information about the program please visit the West Midlands website.
Further details can also be obtained by emailing the Specialty Recruitment team in West Midlands.
OMFS Core training
ST1 Posts
Trauma and Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology and General Surgery at Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley.
ST2 Posts
Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and OMFS at University Hospital Coventry.
OMFS Higher training
Following ST1/ST2 there will be run through to ST3 post on West Mids OMFS training program based at Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Telford and Stoke. Taken collectively, these training units offer the full range of OMFS activity.
Why choose this program
This program offers a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial training covering the whole of the OMFS syllabus including craniofacial and cleft. We have a broad clinical workload that enables us to provide quality training with good educational supervision in each unit. Academic support and research opportunities are strong, particularly through the academic institutions in Birmingham University.
Specialty information
Hospitals which may be involved with training from ST3-7 are:
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham
- Birmingham Childrens’ Hospital, Birmingham
- Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham
- City Hospital, Birmingham
- University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry
- Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
- University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke
- New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
- Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley
- Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester
- Hereford County Hospital, Hereford
For further information about the program please visit the West Midlands website.
Further details can also be obtained by emailing the Specialty Recruitment team in West Midlands.
Yorkshire and the Humber
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Yorkshire are pleased to offer a run-through Maxillofacial training post recruiting at ST1, with progression to ST7 and CCT dependent on satisfactory progress at ARCP.
The aim of the run-through programme is to establish general core competency in the first year and gain MRCS at the end of the first year.
The first 6 months will be based at York teaching Hospitals. This unique joint post in head and neck surgery is offered in OMFS and ENT. The second 6 months will be in general surgery in York from February to August.
The aim would be to progress straight from ST1 to ST3 once core competencies are achieved (including MRCS). The ST3 program extends across 5 units. The units are based at Leeds, York, Bradford, Hull and Wakefield and resident doctors will be allocated according to their needs.
If adequate progress is not achieved then there will be the opportunity to have placements in another core post.
The OMFS program provides full exposure to all aspects of OMFS including oncology and reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, surgical dermatology, salivary gland surgery and dento-alveolar surgery. In addition to those areas we have an established program of exposure to cleft lip and palate surgery and craniofacial surgery.
Two level 3 trauma centers provide exposure to complex facial trauma management as well as collaborative working relationships with neurosurgery and oculoplastic surgeons. The program consistently delivers high quality training.
A recent program review in Yorkshire and Humber showed all areas to be excellent in delivery of the curriculum. The GMC survey also showed good practice in all areas of training. Training is provided in a supportive environment.
There is an established training program where resident doctors have dedicated training days in which they are expected to deliver small group teaching supervised by senior consultants. Our resident doctor s have found this an invaluable medium for general knowledge as well as exam preparation.
All training days are set as mandatory and involve practical skills in some sessions. Consultants organise local cadaveric courses for simulation training. There are opportunities for research and resident doctor s are encouraged to engage in this and audits/quality improvement projects.
Yorkshire offers many other opportunities. The beautiful landscapes are awash with outdoor activities. The Dales has some of the most breath-taking scenery and walking. There are excellent Michelin starred restaurants and entertainment facilities. Easy accessibility motorways connect East, West, North and South. The train services both at Leeds and York offer easy connection to London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Yorkshire is an idyllic place to live and work.
Please visit the Yorkshire and Humber website.
For further information regarding the training programme contact Stephen Crank, Training Programme Director for OMFS in Yorkshire.
The aim of the run-through programme is to establish general core competency in the first year and gain MRCS at the end of the first year.
The first 6 months will be based at York teaching Hospitals. This unique joint post in head and neck surgery is offered in OMFS and ENT. The second 6 months will be in general surgery in York from February to August.
The aim would be to progress straight from ST1 to ST3 once core competencies are achieved (including MRCS). The ST3 program extends across 5 units. The units are based at Leeds, York, Bradford, Hull and Wakefield and resident doctors will be allocated according to their needs.
If adequate progress is not achieved then there will be the opportunity to have placements in another core post.
The OMFS program provides full exposure to all aspects of OMFS including oncology and reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, surgical dermatology, salivary gland surgery and dento-alveolar surgery. In addition to those areas we have an established program of exposure to cleft lip and palate surgery and craniofacial surgery.
Two level 3 trauma centers provide exposure to complex facial trauma management as well as collaborative working relationships with neurosurgery and oculoplastic surgeons. The program consistently delivers high quality training.
A recent program review in Yorkshire and Humber showed all areas to be excellent in delivery of the curriculum. The GMC survey also showed good practice in all areas of training. Training is provided in a supportive environment.
There is an established training program where resident doctors have dedicated training days in which they are expected to deliver small group teaching supervised by senior consultants. Our resident doctor s have found this an invaluable medium for general knowledge as well as exam preparation.
All training days are set as mandatory and involve practical skills in some sessions. Consultants organise local cadaveric courses for simulation training. There are opportunities for research and resident doctor s are encouraged to engage in this and audits/quality improvement projects.
Yorkshire offers many other opportunities. The beautiful landscapes are awash with outdoor activities. The Dales has some of the most breath-taking scenery and walking. There are excellent Michelin starred restaurants and entertainment facilities. Easy accessibility motorways connect East, West, North and South. The train services both at Leeds and York offer easy connection to London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Yorkshire is an idyllic place to live and work.
Please visit the Yorkshire and Humber website.
For further information regarding the training programme contact Stephen Crank, Training Programme Director for OMFS in Yorkshire.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 training posts in other UK nations
Northern Ireland
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
To be confirmed
Scotland
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
Pan Scotland Rotation with units in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Ayrshire & Arran, Lanarkshire, Grampian, Lothian, Tayside and Forth Valley Health Boards.
Why choose this programme?
This programme offers a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial training covering the whole of the OMFS syllabus. We have a clinical workload that enables us to provide quality training with good educational supervision in each unit.
Academic support and research opportunities are strong, particularly through the academic institutions in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. These associations also give opportunity for involvement in teaching of undergraduate medical and dental students.
Scotland offers the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the big cities with excellent leisure, lifestyle and shopping, and close and easy access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the world, with outdoor sporting and leisure facilities that are second to none.
Specialty information
The hospitals which may be involved in the Oral and Maxillofacial training from are currently:
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
- Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow
- Glasgow Dental Hospital and School
- Monklands Hospital, Airdrie
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital Larbert
- Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- St Johns Hospital Livingston
- Edinburgh Dental Institute
- Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
-Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
It is also possible that in future other units in Scotland may be involved in the delivery of the training programme.
The units include specialist Head and Neck, Craniofacial, Orthognathic and Paediatric (including all aspects of cleft surgery) teams. There are regular MDT meetings and joint clinics with related specialties.
Training
Resident doctors must make full use of the training opportunities provided in each placement. Rotations after the year in Aberdeen will be 6 monthly with an intention in the early years to have placements organised to meet the ISCP syllabus criteria for initial and intermediate stages of training along with an exposure to all aspects of OMFS, with the capacity in final years of training to begin to focus on specialized areas if desired.
On call
The resident doctor will be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the specialty. This is a regional system in the West of Scotland. In the Northeast the on-call commitment is for the area covered by the unit in Aberdeen, in and East, for the area covered by the unit based in St John’s and in Tayside for the area covered by Ninewells Hospital only.
Administration
The resident doctor will be expected, when appropriate, to participate in the day to day running of the departments in administrative activities such as organisation of on-call rota's, organisation of undergraduate training, patient reports and letters. The resident doctor will have the opportunity to develop management skills as required by the Surgical Royal Colleges.
Continuing education
The resident doctor will be expected to participate in educational activities on a local and national basis. The resident doctors are expected to further their education through attendance at meetings and courses held both locally and nationally.
Local educational activities include journal clubs, clinical pathological conferences, clinical audit meetings, postgraduate courses and courses organised by the Royal Colleges.
Management development is encouraged and the resident doctor will be expected to attend appropriate courses.
Teaching
At the appropriate stage of training, the resident doctor will be expected to take part in departmental teaching for junior staff, postgraduates, undergraduates, nursing staff.
Research
Facilities and support for research activities are available through University academic departments and within hospital departments. The resident doctor will be encouraged to participate in clinical research, and time will be allocated consistent with current terms and conditions.
Audit
Audit is an essential component of Oral and Maxillofacial practice, and the resident doctor will be required to participate in local and national audit activities.
Further information
Full programme information can be found on the Scottish Medical training website.
Please also visit the Scotland Deanery website for information on training in Scotland.
Why choose this programme?
This programme offers a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial training covering the whole of the OMFS syllabus. We have a clinical workload that enables us to provide quality training with good educational supervision in each unit.
Academic support and research opportunities are strong, particularly through the academic institutions in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. These associations also give opportunity for involvement in teaching of undergraduate medical and dental students.
Scotland offers the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the big cities with excellent leisure, lifestyle and shopping, and close and easy access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the world, with outdoor sporting and leisure facilities that are second to none.
Specialty information
The hospitals which may be involved in the Oral and Maxillofacial training from are currently:
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
- Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow
- Glasgow Dental Hospital and School
- Monklands Hospital, Airdrie
- Forth Valley Royal Hospital Larbert
- Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- St Johns Hospital Livingston
- Edinburgh Dental Institute
- Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
-Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
It is also possible that in future other units in Scotland may be involved in the delivery of the training programme.
The units include specialist Head and Neck, Craniofacial, Orthognathic and Paediatric (including all aspects of cleft surgery) teams. There are regular MDT meetings and joint clinics with related specialties.
Training
Resident doctors must make full use of the training opportunities provided in each placement. Rotations after the year in Aberdeen will be 6 monthly with an intention in the early years to have placements organised to meet the ISCP syllabus criteria for initial and intermediate stages of training along with an exposure to all aspects of OMFS, with the capacity in final years of training to begin to focus on specialized areas if desired.
On call
The resident doctor will be expected to take part in the on-call rota for the specialty. This is a regional system in the West of Scotland. In the Northeast the on-call commitment is for the area covered by the unit in Aberdeen, in and East, for the area covered by the unit based in St John’s and in Tayside for the area covered by Ninewells Hospital only.
Administration
The resident doctor will be expected, when appropriate, to participate in the day to day running of the departments in administrative activities such as organisation of on-call rota's, organisation of undergraduate training, patient reports and letters. The resident doctor will have the opportunity to develop management skills as required by the Surgical Royal Colleges.
Continuing education
The resident doctor will be expected to participate in educational activities on a local and national basis. The resident doctors are expected to further their education through attendance at meetings and courses held both locally and nationally.
Local educational activities include journal clubs, clinical pathological conferences, clinical audit meetings, postgraduate courses and courses organised by the Royal Colleges.
Management development is encouraged and the resident doctor will be expected to attend appropriate courses.
Teaching
At the appropriate stage of training, the resident doctor will be expected to take part in departmental teaching for junior staff, postgraduates, undergraduates, nursing staff.
Research
Facilities and support for research activities are available through University academic departments and within hospital departments. The resident doctor will be encouraged to participate in clinical research, and time will be allocated consistent with current terms and conditions.
Audit
Audit is an essential component of Oral and Maxillofacial practice, and the resident doctor will be required to participate in local and national audit activities.
Further information
Full programme information can be found on the Scottish Medical training website.
Please also visit the Scotland Deanery website for information on training in Scotland.
Wales
Minimum number of posts
To be confirmed
Maximum number of posts
To be confirmed
Additional information
All details are available on the Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW) website.
The rotation date in Wales is August and February.
Please contact the local team in Secondary Care for further queries.
The rotation date in Wales is August and February.
Please contact the local team in Secondary Care for further queries.
Page last reviewed: 27 August 2026
Next review due: 27 August 2028