Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is offering a 12-month Junior Clinical Fellow position in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This role is ideal for enthusiastic clinicians with relevant experience who want to grow their career in a leading clinical environment. Responsibilities include patient management and surgical assistance under consultant supervision across multiple sites.

Benefits

Extensive career opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Advanced training support

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of professional experience post-basic qualification.
• Possession of ATLS and APLS certificates is required.
• Prior experience in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery or Oral Surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outpatient clinics, examining and managing patients.
• Participate in emergency care for referred patients.
• Attend operating sessions under supervision.

Skills

Punctuality

Flexibility in working hours

Education

BDS / MBBS (or equivalent)

Full Registration with GDC or GMC

Tools

ATLS

APLS

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Note: This job posting is no longer active.

Job summary

To assist the Consultant in the running of outpatient clinics. This includes examining new patients, reviewing patients, and carrying out local anaesthetic surgical procedures under the Consultant's supervision. The role also involves pre- and post-operative clerking and management of inpatients and day case patients. The postholder will attend operating sessions in main theatres and the day case unit, assisting and operating under supervision. Additionally, the role involves seeing emergency patients referred by the Accident & Emergency department and other hospital departments. SHO/Trust Doctors rotate weekly, providing prospective cover for colleagues. Night duties after 10 pm are not currently part of this role.

Main duties of the job

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

We are offering a 12-month Fixed Term Junior Clinical Fellow position to enthusiastic clinicians with relevant experience and qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding department. The postholder will work within the Royal Free's Maxillofacial service across three main sites in north London: Barnet, Chase Farm, and Edgware Hospitals. You will be part of a team of nine junior doctors providing a 1 in 9 first on-call service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The appointee will participate fully in the department's educational and training programs. Candidates must be fully GMC registered and ideally have experience in the specialty.

Please note: This role falls under the 2002 Hospital Medical and Dental staff terms and conditions, with a salary on the MN39 pay scale. It is a trust grade role, not a recognized training position.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals, treating more than 200,000 in A&E, delivering over 8,000 babies, and conducting over 17 million tests annually. We offer extensive career opportunities, flexible working hours, generous benefits, and advanced training to support your career growth.

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Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached detailed job description for main responsibilities and specific requirements.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

• BDS / MBBS (or equivalent)
• Full Registration with GDC or GMC
• Additional higher qualifications (if any)

Experience

• At least 1 year of professional experience post-basic qualification
• Possession of ATLS and APLS certificates
• Previous experience in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery or Oral Surgery

Personal Qualities

• Punctuality
• Flexibility in working hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £49,909 per annum, including London Weighting.