Junior Clinical Fellow in OMFS

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Edinburgh is looking for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The position offers full-time and part-time roles with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic team environment. Candidates will have the chance to work alongside experienced consultants and contribute to cutting-edge practices in the field.

Qualifications

• Medically or dentally qualified candidates with interest in OMFS.
• GMC or GDC registration required.
• Broad based knowledge and some OMFS experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the first tier of the OMFS team.
• Participate in night and weekend on-calls.
• Contribute to diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial conditions.

Skills

Interest in OMFS

Knowledge in all aspects of OMFS

Education

GMC or GDC registration

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Junior Clinical Fellow in OMFS, Edinburgh

col-narrow-left

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

6cb5d1926b5a

Job Views:

4

Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Junior Clinical Fellow in OMFS

1 Full time post (40 hours per week)

3 Part time posts (18 hours per week)

Fixed Term, 12 months from 1st September 2025

Salary Scales:

DCT 1 appointees - £50,538 per annum

DCT 2(+) and GMC registered appointees placement on the SHO payscale £41,831 58,242 per annum

Values pro rata if part time

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you interested in furthering your career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

We are recruiting clinical fellows in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery who are enthusiastic and dynamic to work in our busy department. Applications are welcome from GMC or GDC registered candidates, and the post is available from 1st September 2025 for a period of 12 months. The posts are suitable for medically or dentally qualified colleagues who have an interest in OMFS and would like to keep in touch with OMFS patients while doing their second degree. A broad based knowledge and some OMFS experience in all aspects of OMFS is beneficial. The successful candidates will work as a member of the first tier of the OMFS team who are always supported by second and third on call.

The job plan is a fixed rolling rota shared with other Clinical Fellows and dental core trainees covering night and weekend on-calls.

On-call supplementation will be paid and rest days will be apportioned as necessary. Applicants must have full or temporary registration with the GDC under registrant type dentist, or have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.

The work of the department includes the provision of a service dedicated to the diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions of the mouth, head and neck including dentoalveolar surgery and oral medicine, salivary gland disease, head and neck and skin cancer, orthognathic surgery, and trauma.

The successful candidate will be afforded every opportunity to contribute to the development of a service in a setting appropriate to the 21st Century. The department has established relationships with ENT, the Public Dental Service, restorative dentistry, and Orthodontics. Dedicated operating lists with anaesthetists are in place.

The successful applicant will be part of a team consisting of 5 Consultants and 5 Specialty Doctors. Supporting staff include variable numbers of trainees at different stages in their training. Trainees rotate from the West of Scotland Post-Graduate Training Scheme. Our experienced nursing staff make a substantial contribution to the department's work.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Jane Shearer, Consultant Oral Surgeon on

Closing date: 8th June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please quote reference number 216375 on all correspondence.

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.

- Urban Practice