Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 Interview Preparation — 2026
This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1) interview in the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 interview consists of 1 station covering Panel interview. Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
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Interview Stations
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 interview consists of 1 station. Each station is timed and assesses different competencies.
Panel interview
Portfolio, commitment, and clinical readiness discussion.
Portfolio Scoring Breakdown
Your portfolio is scored against these domains. Map your evidence to each section before the interview to maximise your score.
Specialty Training Post Adverts
2 pts2 extracted questions map to this section.
- Specialty Training Post Adverts2 pts
Key Dates & Deadlines
Important dates for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 2026 recruitment cycle. Dates may change — check official sources for updates.
Eligibility Requirements
You must meet all essential eligibility criteria. These are assessed at the application stage.
Qualifications
You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification.
Registration & right to work
You must: Be eligible to work in the UK. Hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of application, **and** hold a current licence to practise on the date your post commences.
GMC registration details or licence evidence.
Career history
You must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps.
Disclosure
You must complete all sections of the application form fully and truthfully, in accordance with written guidelines. You must disclose in your application if you are subject to any ongoing fitness to practise proceedings or are subject to any fitness to practise conditions.
CAPABILITY/Competences FOR ST1/CT1 ENTRY
You must have evidence of achievement of foundation competences via one of the following four methods: Current employment in a UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) affiliated foundation programme; **or** Current employment in a GMC approved Specialty Training Programme holding either a National Training Number (NTN) or Deanery Reference Number (DRN); **or**
GMC registration details or licence evidence.
Additional ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
You must have full General Dental Council registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification at the advertised post start date for the vacancy. You must not already hold, nor be eligible to hold an ARCP Outcome 6 in Core Surgical Training at the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
Official Source Documents
Verify all information against the latest published documents before your application.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 person specification
Published by: NHS England Medical Hub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 interview format?
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 interview consists of 1 station: Panel interview. Each station assesses different competencies in a timed format.
How is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 selected in 2026?
Tracks question-level evidence packaging, slot targeting, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
When are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 interviews in 2026?
Key dates for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 2026: Application opened — 23 Oct 2025; Application closed — 20 Nov 2025; Interview window — 2 Feb 2026; Initial offers — 31 Mar 2026. Check official sources for any changes.
What documents do I need for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 selection?
You need to meet 6 eligibility criteria including: Qualifications, Registration & right to work, Career history, and more. See the eligibility section below for the complete list.
How many points is the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 portfolio worth?
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST1 portfolio is assessed across 1 scoring section: Specialty Training Post Adverts. Each section has specific criteria and maximum point allocations.
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