Clinical Fellow in OMFS

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Fellow for the Oral and Maxillofacial Department in Kirkcaldy. The role involves a variety of treatments, including oro-facial sepsis management and surgical procedures. Candidates must hold full GDC or GMC registration, with some desirable experience in Oral Medicine. The position involves being part of the emergency on-call team. NHS Scotland values equality and diversity within its workforce.

Qualifications

• Full GDC or GMC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in Oral Medicine and emergency presentations is desirable.
• Some experience in in-patient management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of oral and maxillofacial treatments.
• Participate in the emergency on-call service as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of consultants and junior staff.

Skills

Full GDC or GMC registration

Experience in Oral Medicine

In-patient management

Emergency on-call participation

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Fellow for the Oral and Maxillofacial Department. The successful candidate will join our team of 4 Consultant colleagues, 3 WTE Specialty Doctors and junior training grade staff and will have the skills to complement those already practising in the Department.

A wide range of treatments are currently carried out including the management of oro‑facial sepsis, facial trauma, dento‑alveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, TMJ arthroscopy and arthroplasty, salivary gland disease, head and neck cancer services, oral medicine and the treatment of skin malignancy within the head and neck.

The candidate must have full GDC or GMC registration. This post is not available to temporary registrants. Some experience is desirable in Oral Medicine and in‑patient management and participation in the emergency on call service would be expected.

The post involves both resident and non‑resident 1 in 4 on‑call at 1st on‑call level, with previous experience in emergency OMFS presentations desirable, but not essential, as you will be supported by experienced members of the team.

The main base for this post will be Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. OMFS is a specialty within the Surgical Directorate which is part of the Acute Services Division.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.