Senior Clinical Fellow in Facial Trauma, Skin & Orthognathic Surgery

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow in Facial Trauma, Skin & Orthognathic Surgery. The role involves providing clinical services, managing surgical treatments, and engaging in professional development within a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry along with extensive OMFS experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive OMFS experience required.
• ALS certification within 2 years.
• Teaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services under OMFS Consultants' supervision.
• Examine and treat new patients in outpatient clinics.
• Manage surgical treatments in outpatient and day surgery settings.

Skills

Maxillofacial emergencies

Airway management

Dento-facial abscesses

Teaching

Education

MBBS/BDS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Facial Trauma, Skin & Orthognathic Surgery

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Applications are invited for a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow post in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and team-working qualities and will play an active role in healthcare delivery for patients with non-oncology conditions including facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland surgery, TMJ replacement, and facial skin defect reconstruction.

The department is actively involved in the Major Trauma Centre at King's, with a focus on Oral & Maxillofacial Trauma services during and outside normal hours.

Main duties of the job

This position is suitable for senior OMFS trainees nearing or at the end of their training. A dual medical and dental qualification is desirable; a medical qualification is essential.

There are three Specialty Registrar posts and two Senior Clinical Fellow posts in the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to handle 2nd on-call duties on a 1:6 weekday basis and 1:10 on weekends, alongside a junior colleague with a dental or medical degree.

Coverage across all sites of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is required.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust offers comprehensive local and specialist services across five sites. Our vision, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' emphasizes boldness, outstanding care, research, innovation, education, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to be person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable, elevating our service quality.

We are committed to sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and by 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. All staff are encouraged to contribute responsibly to these environmental goals.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Provide clinical services in collaboration with colleagues under OMFS Consultants' supervision, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses.
• Examine and treat new patients in outpatient clinics, assist in review clinics, and organize investigations, making diagnoses and treatment plans appropriate to their experience, guided by consultants.
• Manage surgical treatments in outpatient and day surgery settings, with some clinical autonomy subject to review.
• Offer advice to hospital and primary care clinicians, handle urgent cases in the Emergency Department as part of on-call duties.
• Handle administrative duties related to patient care and departmental administration.
• Participate in risk management, clinical audit, and governance activities, adhering to Caldicott Principles.
• Engage in the Trust’s appraisal scheme, pursue ongoing professional development to meet Royal College or GDC/GMC requirements.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• MBBS/BDS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in Maxillofacial emergencies, including fracture management, airway management, and dento-facial abscesses
• Ability to work independently where appropriate
• Participation in research or audit projects
• Teaching qualification (e.g., Teaching the Teachers course)

Experience

• Extensive OMFS experience
• ALS (or equivalent) certification within 2 years

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,068 to £57,570 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162.