Clinical Fellow in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery - 3 Posts

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Dundee is seeking Clinical Fellows/Post-DCTs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves patient care in a busy surgical department with opportunities to develop clinical skills. Candidates must have valid GMC or GDC registration. This is a fixed-term role with various on-call responsibilities. Applications close on 10th October at 12:00.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have full registration with the GMC or GDC.
• Ability to perform minor oral surgical procedures with supervision.
• Experience with audit processes in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
• Perform regular ward rounds and manage in-patients.
• Assist with all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery in theatres.

Skills

Excellent team-working skills

Clinical assessment skills

Organizational skills

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Job description

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.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Specialist Surgery – Surgical Division, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, NHS Tayside

Recruitment of Clinical Fellows/Post-DCTs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS Tayside has a vacancy for 3 Clinical Fellows / Post-DCTSs in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues to work in a busy hub-and-spoke Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. One post is available from 1st November 2025 for a fixed-term contract until 4th August 2026. Two posts are available from 4th February 2026 for a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Successful candidates will be expected to cover first on-call during the day (1:5), at night (1:5) and the weekend (1:5). On-call supplementation is provided and rest days will be apportioned as necessary. Candidates for this role must have full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), the General Dental Council (GDC), or, both.

The Duties will include:

• To be responsible for the continuing care of patients as designated by consultant staff.
• To perform regular ward rounds and provide care for in-patients
• To participate in outpatient clinics.
• To undertake minor oral surgical procedures with appropriate supervision
• To attend theatre lists and assist with all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery
• To participate in meaningful audit within the department.
• To carry out appropriate administrative duties in support of clinical commitments.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

Closing Date for applications is Friday 10th October at 12:00. Closing date may change subject to applications received so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

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Our hub-and-spoke model is centred at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. This 862-bedded University teaching hospital has a close affiliation with the University of Dundee Medical and Dental Schools. We provide spoke outpatient clinics and day surgery services at nearby Perth Royal Infirmary and Stracathro Hospital, Angus.

Successful applicants will need to fulfil clinical duties at the hub and spoke hospitals. A valid driving licence is strongly recommended. We also provide consultant-led outreach clinics in Dundee Dental Hospital, Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy, Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline and Raigmore Hospital Inverness.

The Department

The OMFS department is a busy unit providing a variety of care to patients who have routine or complex needs. The Head & Neck (H&N) oncology team fulfil all aspects of ablative and reconstructive H&N cancer surgery care.

All aspects of Facial Deformity/Orthognathic surgery and TMJ surgery is undertaken by the department. We work closely with Orthodontic colleagues based at Dundee Dental Hospital. Joint Orthognathic/Orthodontic clinics occur in our outpatient department on a weekly basis.

We are an expanding department with five consultants, four specialty doctors, five outpatient-based nurses and two outpatient-dental nurses.

In-Patient Activity
Our inpatient clinical activity occurs in Ninewells Hospital. Patients undergoing oncology, deformity, TMJ and trauma surgery are based at our departmental hub.

Out-Patient Activity
Outpatient clinics, outpatient local anaesthetic operating lists and day surgery occur at Perth Royal Infirmary and Stracathro Hospitals. There is no inpatient activity at our spoke units.

Ethos
We are a close, collegiate and hardworking department who value attitude as high as aptitude. Teamwork, organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks are considered mandatory.

To find out more information please contact:
Mr Peter McAllister
Consultant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
[e-mail]