Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is looking for a Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to support clinical services across multiple sites in Bristol. This 12-month fixed-term role will enhance your skills within a diverse surgical environment. Ideal for candidates with prior OMFS training, the position includes maintaining a surgical logbook, engaging in audit, and demonstrating effective clinical judgement. The trust values work-life balance and promotes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Applicants must have skills in English communication.
• At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training required.
• Capacity to apply clinical knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surgical logbook and engage in audit, research.
• Demonstrate technical competence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Contribute to teaching and learning in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Technical competence

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GDC registration

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-S2231-AFR

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £61,825 - £70,425 DOE pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/06/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiasticClinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryto support clinical service delivery across a busy and varied multi-site department. This post is designed to provide excellent experience in the specialty and is ideal for candidates with prior OMFS training looking to further their skills in a supportive environment.

This fixed-term post aims to ensure the continuity of high-quality patient care across our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow will apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement, prioritise patient care, and demonstrate technical competence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves maintaining a surgical logbook, engaging in audit, research, and quality improvement activities, and contributing to teaching and learning. Candidates should show commitment to professional development, understanding of training programmes, and a reflective, evidence-based approach to clinical practice.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more in-depth information of the job main responsibilities please check the Job Description document attached.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
• At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training, or equivalent by the start date of the post for the vacancy

Skills and Abilities

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
• Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
• Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
• Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions.
• Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
• Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
• Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS.
• Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GDC registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
• Successful completion of MRCS (Part A) by interview date
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise1 from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by the advertised post start date for the vacancy1, acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of Core Surgical Training programme or a completed Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or ‘Honorary’ MA)

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

· Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Charlotte Kelsall Job title Assistant General Manager for Dental Services Email address [e-mail]