Specialty recruitment in OMFS will follow a pre-set timetable that is outlined below. For further details of the recruitment process please refer to the applicant guide.
| Recruitment Cycle | Action Date | Additional Information |
| Advertisement Appears | 21 October 2026 | Full details will be published within Oriel and on the national recruitment website by this date |
| Applications Open | 22 October 2026 | National application form available for completion within Oriel. To access Oriel click the ‘apply now’ button at the top of the page |
| Applications Close | 19 November 2026 | Applications can be submitted until 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be accepted. |
| Documentation upload window | TBC | Upload evidence folder to document upload portal to support self-scoring |
| Candidates invited to book an interview slot | TBC | A message will be sent via Oriel inviting candidates to book a slot. A text message will also be sent. |
| Preferences Open | TBC | A list of the training locations will be available within Oriel to rank in order of preference |
| Interviews | TBC | Interviews will be on-line, via Qpercom Recruit and candidates will not need to attend in person |
| Offers expected no later than | TBC |  Offers will be made via the Oriel System. |