On Call Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Sheffield seeks a Clinical Fellow to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. This role involves covering maxillofacial surgery duties, working closely with DCTs on the Tier 2 rota, and applicants must have relevant qualifications along with a passion for patient care. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to manage cases while pursuing further qualifications in the field.

Qualifications

• Medically or dentally qualified with interest in OMFS.
• Broad-based knowledge in OMFS required.
• Previous maxillofacial experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cover maxillofacial surgery on 1:8 weekend on-call rotation.
• Provide clinical support to DCTs and ensure rota coverage.
• Work with the Consultant and other team members.

Skills

Maxillofacial experience

Clinical support

Team collaboration

Education

Fellowship in Dental Surgery

Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery

Full registration with GDC or GMC

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department as a Clinical Fellow working at Registrar level (CT3/DCT3/ST3), on the regional middle tier on-call rota.

The appointment is to commence 6th August 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months.

The post does not award a National Training Number. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent, or Fellowship or Member of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent is essential. As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GDC or GMC, with a license to practice, is required. If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To cover maxillofacial surgery 1:8 weekend on-call non-resident.
2. Provide prospective cover in conjunction with other colleagues on the Tier 2 rota to ensure the rota is covered during periods of absence.
3. Provide professional clinical support to the Tier 1 DCTs who are resident 24/7.
4. Work closely with the DCTs and Consultant as part of the on-call team.

The post holder will be medically or dentally qualified with an interest in OMFS. The post offers an opportunity to keep in touch with OMFS patients while undertaking a second degree.

A broad-based knowledge and previous maxillofacial experience in all aspects of OMFS is required.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages five NHS adult hospitals in Sheffield: the Northern General, Royal Hallamshire, Jessop Wing Maternity Unit, Weston Park Cancer Centre, and Charles Clifford Dental Services.

We are responsible for delivering Adult Community Services across Sheffield, providing healthcare such as nursing, physiotherapy, sexual health, intermediate care, and podiatry, supporting adults in or near their own homes.

Annually, we provide over two million patient episodes, including maternity services, elderly care, and A&E (major trauma centre). Most patients are from Sheffield and surrounding areas, with about 5% from other parts of the UK seeking specialist treatments.

Almost 19,000 staff work at the Trust across more than 70 professions, making us the second-largest employer in Sheffield.

We collaborate closely with The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University to stay at the forefront of medical research, development, and education, enabling us to develop new and specialized services for patients locally and nationally.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mr I Varley
• Job title: Clinical Director ENT & OMFS
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]