Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (FY2)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the Regional Maxillofacial unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as a junior clinical fellow on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The unit provides specialized care for maxillofacial patients and collaborates closely with various surgical departments. Candidates should meet specific educational requirements and provide necessary qualifications for application.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years by the post start date.
• CREST confirmation from an experienced consultant required.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Regional Maxillofacial unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
• Provide clinical support in inpatient and outpatient maxillofacial services.

Skills

Maxillofacial care

Education

UK foundation programme

Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Start date for this post: 6th August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Regional Maxillofacial unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

The unit features dedicated inpatient operating theatres, outpatient treatment capacity, inpatient wards, ITU, and HDU, along with comprehensive support services for maxillofacial care. It is co-located with the children’s hospital and offers cleft and craniofacial services. The imaging facilities are excellent, with interventional radiology available. The outpatient department is supported by a maxillofacial technical laboratory, a dedicated photography department, and 3D imaging capabilities. The unit maintains close links with neurosurgery, oculoplastics, and ENT surgery departments.

This position is for a junior clinical fellow within the unit.

Enquiries should be directed to [e-mail], Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Consultant.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Applicants who have not completed a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the post start date will need to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST must be completed by a consultant who has worked with the applicant for at least three months within the 3.5-year period prior to the start date.

Due to high application volume, we are unable to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces community and recognizing military skills and experience.

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