Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Romford is seeking a qualified candidate for a position in the Maxillofacial Unit. The role involves providing service delivery in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with significant training elements to prepare the candidate for higher training. Responsibilities include attending clinics, gaining surgical experience, and assisting in theatre lists on various surgical topics. Applications should reflect candidate qualifications matching the role requirements. The advert closes on December 22, 2025.

Qualifications

• Pre‑T3 qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (double‑qualified accepted).

Responsibilities

• Attend general and multidisciplinary clinics and undertake ward rounds independently.
• Participate in joint clinics with orthodontists and dermatologists.
• Gain oral surgery experience in both the MOS and Theatre settings.
• Assist in weekly consultant theatre lists covering various surgeries.

Education

Pre‑T3 qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job description

Vacancy

A vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Overview

The Maxillofacial Unit offers experience in many aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Specialist interests include Head & Neck Oncology, Craniofacial Trauma, Facial Deformity and skin cancer of the Head & Neck. There is a vast amount of skin cancer cases performed every year and we have a comprehensive, dedicated Skin MDT run with Dermatologists and Pathologists. In addition there are links with the Tumour Board for Skin which takes place at the Royal London Hospital. The major Head & Neck surgery takes place at UCLH in central London.

Training and Development

Although the main purpose of this post is to provide service delivery there will be a significant element of training in many aspects of OMFS to allow the candidate to prepare themselves to enter higher training in the speciality. The job plan will be tailored to align with the successful candidate's experience and to support their individual training needs. Successful candidate can be double qualified in a pre‑T3 position.

Responsibilities

• Attend general and multidisciplinary clinics and undertake ward rounds independently or with the Consultant on call, and assist in clinics.
• Participate in joint clinics with orthodontists (both paediatric and adults) and with dermatologists in MOHS surgical clinics.
• Gain oral surgery experience in both the MOS and Theatre settings supervised by a Consultant or Specialty Doctor.
• Assist in weekly consultant theatre lists covering Salivary gland surgery, Facial Deformity, Craniofacial Trauma, Skin cancer and Oral Surgery.

Qualifications

• Pre‑T3 qualification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (double‑qualified accepted).

Application

Ensure your application accurately reflects where you match the requirements outlined in the advert. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025