Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 level) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2024

Job summary

We are now looking to recruit full-time ST1/2 Clinical Fellows for our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department. These are fixed term 12 month posts with the option of extension upon request.

The posts will be based in the department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal London Dental Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital. The posts are not formal training positions but there will be opportunities for professional development in academia and practical skills related to the specialty. It is essential that applicants possess experience at DCT1, SHO or FY level. The post holders will be expected to participate in the on-call rota; this includes weekday and weeknights, and weekend nights.

Applicants should possess full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) or United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC).

Main duties of the job

Trust Clinical Fellows (ST1/2's) are rotated across the Oral & Maxillofacial consultant firms during their 12 month placement. This includes attending lists and clinics with consultants at Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Clinical Fellows are expected to participate in duties which include; theatre, ward work, outpatient clinics, LA and day/night on-call. There are multiple opportunities to attend theatres that allow for independent surgical activity to be gained under supervised conditions. Clinical Fellows are also expected to collate pathological reports and complete discharge summaries on completed cases for their consultants/teams.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED01298RLH-A

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel road

London

E1 1BB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake supervised duties in both minor and major oral and maxillofacial surgery, necessitating the management of patients on both an out-patient and in-patient basis.

To participate in the on-call rota.

To be involved in the departmental research activity.

To participate in the audit of patient services and to assist the consultants in the direction and management of patient services.

To undertake other duties from time-to-time at the discretion of the Consultants.

Responsibility for Resources:

To be compliant with the Data Protection Act, Trust Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Regulations.

To use resources at their disposal with due regard to care, safety and appropriateness.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake supervised duties in both minor and major oral and maxillofacial surgery, necessitating the management of patients on both an out-patient and in-patient basis.

To participate in the on-call rota.

To be involved in the departmental research activity.

To participate in the audit of patient services and to assist the consultants in the direction and management of patient services.

To undertake other duties from time-to-time at the discretion of the Consultants.

Responsibility for Resources:

To be compliant with the Data Protection Act, Trust Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Regulations.

To use resources at their disposal with due regard to care, safety and appropriateness.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

BDS or equivalent and full registration with the General Dental Council (UK)
MJDF or equivalent

Previous experience

Essential

At least 1 year SHO level experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Skills

Essential

Willingness to take responsibility.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Flexible and co-operative with colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

BDS or equivalent and full registration with the General Dental Council (UK)
MJDF or equivalent

Previous experience

Essential

At least 1 year SHO level experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Skills

Essential

Willingness to take responsibility.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Flexible and co-operative with colleagues.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).