Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is looking for a Head & Neck Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This 12-month position is suited for experienced clinicians aiming to enhance their expertise in Head & Neck Surgery. The fellow will manage oncology patients and participate in multi-disciplinary clinics, with responsibilities in surgical planning and operative management. Candidates require relevant clinical training experience and a medical qualification, with an annual salary range of £65,048 to £73,992, alongside comprehensive support and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC.
• Demonstrable English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical sessions focused on diagnostics and management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics for patient assessment.
• Perform major head and neck resections under supervision.

Skills

Technical clinical competence

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Effective communication in English

Prioritization of clinical need

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GDC registration or UK dental qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a 12 month Head & Neck Fellowship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position is a replacement for the current fellow who will be leaving in January 2026. The fellowship has been successfully established for over 10 years and can be tailored to meet the training needs of the successful applicant. The post is designed for experienced clinicians with a strong foundation in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. It has historically attracted overseas trainees who have completed their core training in their home country and wish to enhance their expertise with high‑quality Head & Neck Surgery experience.

The unit provides the full spectrum of Head & Neck Surgery, including:

• Aerodigestive tract mucosal disease
• Skin cancer
• Salivary gland and thyroid surgery
• Microvascular free flap reconstruction

The fellowship is ideally suited to dual‑qualified trainees; however, depending on demonstrable training and surgical experience, it may be adapted for singly qualified applicants. The role includes participation in a non‑resident Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on‑call rota, covering facial trauma, orofacial infections, and inpatient care for complex Head & Neck cancer patients.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department and play an active role in the management of head and neck oncology patients. Responsibilities include: delivering clinical sessions focused on diagnostics, surgical planning, operative management and post‑operative care; participating in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer clinics and MDT meetings, assisting with assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for oncology patients; performing and assisting in major head and neck resections and reconstructions under supervision; providing perioperative care and follow‑up for oncology patients.

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; 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.

Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 387-M4143-DY

Job location: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8ED

Job Description & Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Clinical Director, Mr. Ceri Hughes, prior to applying.

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.

Knowledge and Experience (Desirable)

• Able to demonstrate a plan to pursue a career within Head and Neck Surgery.

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• 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.
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• 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).

Skills and Abilities (Desirable)

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements.
• Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research.
• Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS.

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.
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications and Training (Desirable)

• BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA).
• Post CCT fellowship experience.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8ED

Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/