Junior Clinical Fellow OMFS - ST1/ST2

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow OMFS for a 12-month fixed-term role. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery while working with a supportive team of specialists. The ideal candidate will be dentally qualified, registered with the GDC, and possess relevant postgraduate training. The role also encourages involvement in research and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience relevant to the specialty – Dental foundation training.
• Commitment to managing professional development.
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the OMFS service to Bradford and surrounding areas.
• Responsible for personal performance of duties as agreed.
• Participate in research, audit and teaching.

Skills

Practical skills in relation to the specialty

Proven ability to work in different clinical settings

Organisation and planning

Empathy and sensitivity

Demonstrable English communication skills

Education

BDS / BChD or equivalent

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies

Eligible for full GDC registration

Job description

Go back Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Junior Clinical Fellow OMFS - ST1/ST2

The closing date is 25 September 2025

This is a 12 month fixed term post to appoint to vacant DCT/2/3 level posts in OMFS and to gain staff grade or specialty doctor experience in Oral surgery/OMFS. Pre-requisites: you must be dentally qualified and have permanent registration with the GDC. Previous applicants need not apply. These posts are Trust positions with good scope for surgical experience and further training within a supportive environment.

There is a strong team of consultants providing the full breadth of OMF surgery, complemented by a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry for rehabilitation and advanced restorative management of surgical patients. There is an active cohort of Consultant Orthodontists and collaborative multidisciplinary working across all specialties. The post holder will be an integral part of this team and gain experience within the full scope of departmental work. The department also has an active research profile and successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, audit and teaching.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder will be part of a team of OMFS professionals delivering the OMFS service to Bradford and surrounding areas, with responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals and clinics where duties apply.
• The post-holder will be responsible for the continuing treatment of patients under their care.
• The post-holder will be expected to be responsible for personal performance of duties as agreed in the formal job plan.
• The post-holder will demonstrate commitment to the Trust's clinical governance and risk strategy, and adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.
• The post-holder will uphold standards and ensure they are developed through audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
• The post-holder will work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the agreed planned activity for the service.
• The post-holder should ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail.
• Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

The post provides further experience of working at a DCT2/DCT3 level in the acute OMFS setting. It also aims to maintain contact of trainees undertaking their second degree with the specialty. The unit’s practice covers the majority of the scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including Head and Neck Cancer, Facial Deformity, Trauma, Salivary Gland Disease, Cutaneous Malignancy and Dento-alveolar work.

Bradford has 7 Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 1 Consultant Oral Surgeon and is known for supporting trainees. The team is complemented by a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and 4 Consultant Orthodontists, with multidisciplinary collaboration across related surgical specialties (ENT and Plastic Surgery).

The post holder will be an integral part of this team with exposure to a large scope of departmental acute work, acting as part of the first-tier on-call rota on a 1:6 basis but with no on-call nights. There may be opportunities for independent sessions in outpatient clinics and local anaesthetic treatment clinics for candidates with appropriate experience. The department has an active research profile and a strong teaching record; successful applicants will be encouraged to partake in research, QIP/audit and teaching.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience relevant to the specialty – Dental foundation training
• Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely; commitment to managing professional development
• Clinical governance / audit experience
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
• Significant experience of postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training), some in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Out of hours experience relevant to the job
• Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent

Skills

• Practical skills in relation to the specialty
• Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
• Organisation and planning
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Demonstrable English communication skills adequate for patient and colleague interactions, with acceptable evidence such as: undergraduate medical training in English or IELTS results (Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7). If not meeting these, provide supporting evidence
• Interest in teaching and management

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and NHS Constitution responsibilities
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• Interest in teaching and management

Qualifications

• BDS / BChD or equivalent
• Eligible for full GDC registration at time of appointment
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by appointment in line with GDC standards
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies at time of application and likelihood of ST2/CT2 by start date
• Specialty specific requirements eg MFDS / MJDF diploma or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust