Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery Interview Preparation — 2026
This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for the Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery (Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery) interview in the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery interview consists of 1 station covering Panel interview. Tracks section-level evidence, eligibility, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
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Interview Stations
The Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery 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.
Eligibility
3 ptsYou meet all criteria specified in the Eligibility to Apply section above.
- Eligibility3 pts
Clinical knowledge
3 ptsInterest in, and understanding of, the training programme.
- Clinical knowledge3 pts
Workplace skills
3 ptsAbility to work in multi-professional teams and supervise colleagues. Ability to lead, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members.
- Workplace skills3 pts
Academic knowledge
3 ptsUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues. Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Academic knowledge3 pts
Personal skills
3 ptsCommitment to personal and professional development. Ability to work on own initiative, demonstrating curiosity.
- Personal skills3 pts
Values
3 ptsUnderstands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS
- Values3 pts
Key Dates & Deadlines
Important dates for the Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery 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. Hold full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), **or** a fully registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date.
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
You must have evidence of achievement of core surgical competences, via one of the following three methods: Current employment in a UK Core Surgical Training programme which leads to successful completion of the programme by the advertised post start date for the vacancy; **or** Successful completion of a UK Core Surgical Training programme, evidenced by a satisfactory ARCP outcome. This must be submitted with your application; **or**
Experience
If you completed Foundation training before August 2012, you must have at least **24 months’ medical training (12 months Foundation and 12 months core training, or equivalent)** by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMInATIONS
You must have been awarded Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) by examination by the ‘initial offers released by’ date for the round.
Membership exam pass evidence or certificate.
Official Source Documents
Verify all information against the latest published documents before your application.
Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery person specification
Published by: NHS England Medical Hub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery interview format?
The Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery interview consists of 1 station: Panel interview. Each station assesses different competencies in a timed format.
How is Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery selected in 2026?
Tracks section-level evidence, eligibility, and export readiness from the locally captured guidance corpus.
When are Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery interviews in 2026?
Key dates for Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery 2026: Application opened — 20 Nov 2025; Application closed — 11 Dec 2025; Interview window — 3 Feb 2026; Initial offers — 14 Apr 2026. Check official sources for any changes.
What documents do I need for Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery selection?
You need to meet 7 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 Maxillo Facial Surgery portfolio worth?
The Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery portfolio is assessed across 6 scoring sections: Eligibility, Clinical knowledge, Workplace skills, Academic knowledge, Personal skills, Values. Each section has specific criteria and maximum point allocations.
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