Senior Clinical Fellow OMFS | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK NHS Trust in Romford is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department. This full-time position focuses on the management of Head & Neck skin cancers and requires the successful candidate to perform minor procedures and manage outpatient clinics independently. Candidates will benefit from training and development in Maxillofacial theatres, contributing to a multidisciplinary team. No on-call commitments are required. Applications are welcomed until 22 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Ability to perform minor skin cancer procedures under local anaesthetic.
• Capability to work autonomously in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Perform minor skin cancer procedures under local anaesthetic.
• Manage outpatient clinics independently with senior support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and audits.
• Contribute to teaching and training of junior staff.
• Support implementation of Clinical Strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and adhere to Governance principles.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.

Job description

This is a full-time post within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department, supporting the Head & Neck skin cancer pathway, including Mohs surgery. The role offers an excellent opportunity to consolidate and enhance the management of Head & Neck skin cancers as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will undertake training and development within Maxillofacial theatres and contribute to outpatient clinics and minor operations in the outpatient setting. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to perform minor skin cancer procedures under local anaesthetic independently, assist in consultant theatre lists, and confidently run regular outpatient clinics. While senior support will be available, the successful candidate should be capable of working autonomously in outpatient environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care in accordance with Trust policies and national standards.
• Perform minor skin cancer procedures under local anaesthetic and assist in consultant theatre sessions.
• Manage outpatient clinics independently, with senior support available as required.
• Participate in Head & Neck multidisciplinary team meetings, audit, and service development activities.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of junior staff.
• Support implementation of the departmental and Trust-wide Clinical Strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and adhere to principles of Clinical Governance.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care and departmental governance.

This is a full-time post with no on-call commitments. The detailed job plan will be agreed based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and service requirements.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.