Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This fixed-term position includes responsibilities like surgeries and patient management at Barnet Hospital. Ideal candidates should have relevant medical qualifications and strong communication skills. Join a renowned team dedicated to patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have current UK professional registration.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join an established department in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Participate in patient surgeries and consultations.
• Support with on-call and emergency services.

Skills

Team worker

Punctual

Good communication skills

Willingness to work flexibly

Prior experience in OMFS at SHO/registrar level

Possession of ATLS

Possession of ALS

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS/BDS (or equivalent)

Full Registration with GMC and/or GDC

Completion of foundation and core training (or equivalent)

Other higher qualification

Job description

Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited to apply for a 12‑month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join an established department dealing with all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is run by 5 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons and 3 Consultant Orthodontists. This post is based at Chase Farm and Barnet Hospitals with satellite clinics at the Royal Free and Edgware Community Hospitals. Adult elective surgery is centralised to a dedicated theatre at Chase Farm with paediatric surgery at Barnet Hospital. The on‑call service and emergency service is based at Barnet Hospital where the first tier of on‑call consists of nine junior staff (6 DF1/2 and 3 Trust Doctors) on a compliant 48‑hour full shift rota with 1 in 6 middle tier nights and a weekend middle grade non‑resident on‑call cover based at Barnet Hospital.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200 000 in A&E, deliver over 8 000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £65,048 a year (plus London weighting)

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391‑RFL 7556425

Job location

Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

• MBBS/BDS (or equivalent)
• Full Registration with GMC and/or GDC
• Completion of foundation and core training (or equivalent)

Desirable Education

• Other higher qualification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Team worker
• Punctual
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work flexibly

Desirable Personal Qualities

• Interested in working towards a higher degree

Surgical Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in OMFS at SHO/registrar level
• Possession of ATLS
• Possession of ALS
• Teaching experience

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Research, Publications & Audit

• Evidence of publications in peer‑reviewed papers
• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Demonstration of a commitment to research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/