Visa note
Important: While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship, international applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to meeting UK Visas and Immigration requirements, and applicants must have the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the skilled worker visa criteria.
Job overview
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified MFU Specialty Doctor to join their Maxillofacial Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for international medical professionals to work within the NHS in the United Kingdom. The position offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and the chance to gain valuable experience in a leading UK hospital.
Job details
Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Aintree University Hospital, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL
Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per annum
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time options available
Employment Type: Fixed term (12 months)
Language: English
Job Reference: 287-ASUR-154-25
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
Job summary
There are two posts available. Post 1 involves working at Leighton Hospital Crewe and Aintree University Hospital Maxillofacial Units, where you’ll undertake outpatient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as day case operating lists carrying out mostly dento-alveolar and soft tissue surgery. A requirement to cover A&E and ward emergencies is also required.
Post 2 is a 0.8wte position working 2 days at Ormskirk Hospital and 2 days at Aintree Hospital. You’ll undertake outpatient sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions and soft tissue surgery at both locations. At Aintree, you’ll carry out mainly MOS under LA as well as dentoalveolar clinics and assist and undertake minor skin surgery under LA.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will supervise, support and collaborate with other practitioners as agreed to be appropriate with the Clinical Director. The Speciality Doctor will have a role in the training and supervising DCTs in OPD and L/A Minor oral surgery.
You’ll be expected to undertake OPD sessions and L/A Minor Oral Surgery sessions as well as minor skin surgery (appropriate to level of experience at Aintree). The unit in Leighton Hospital Crewe is led by Miss F Bekiroglu with Miss K Fleming and Mr M Smith providing a service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and is managed by the regional unit based at Aintree.
About Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year.
Person specification – Qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training (or the equivalent) which is recognised for full or limited (not provisional) registration with GDC as a dentist, two of which must be in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, or have the equivalent experience and competencies
- BDS or equivalent
- MFDS or equivalent
Desirable:
- ILS qualification
- PG Cert in Higher education and learning
Person specification – Experience
Essential:
- At least two years DCT/SHO training in an approved oral surgery/ maxillofacial surgery post
- Experience in management of oral and maxillofacial problems
- Capability and experience in clinical and operative dento-alveolar surgery
Desirable:
- Independent operating experience in day case theatres
Certificate of sponsorship information
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. The employer is willing to provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Please note that 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. International candidates must ensure their qualifications are recognized by the relevant UK regulatory bodies before applying.
How to apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
International applicants should:
- Verify visa eligibility with the employer before applying
- Prepare all required documentation including proof of qualifications and professional registration
- Ensure you have English language proficiency if required
- Contact Anne Begley (MFU Clinical Lead) with any questions about the position or sponsorship
Contact information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Anne Begley
Title: MFU Clinical Lead
Email: Anne.Begley@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01515294277
Additional information
Please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received, so early application is advised. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and holds a number of accreditations including Age Positive, Apprenticeships, CQC Good, IIP Gold, IWL Practice Plus, MINDFUL employer, and Smoke free.
For more information about Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit their website at https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/.
Please refer to the Trust’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be used: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice.
Supporting documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Job Description & Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 163 KB)
- Recruitment Documents.pdf (PDF, 384 KB)
- Trust Values & Behaviours.pdf (PDF, 259 KB)