Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a committed Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This fixed-term post is designed to provide rich experience and support clinical service across multiple sites, offering an ideal environment for those looking to advance their skills in this specialty.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills in English.
• At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training.
• Demonstrates appropriate technical competence in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a surgical logbook and engage in audits.
• Prioritize patient care and demonstrate technical skills.
• Contribute to teaching and research activities.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Judgment skills

Technical competence

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GDC registration

MRCS (Part A) complete

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year DOE pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S2231-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 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 Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• 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

Desirable

• BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 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 Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• 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

Desirable

• BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)