Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiasticClinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeryto support clinical service delivery across a busy and varied multi-site department. This post is designed to provide excellent experience in the specialty and is ideal for candidates with prior OMFS training looking to further their skills in a supportive environment.
This fixed-term post aims to ensure the continuity of high-quality patient care across our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS).
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Fellow will apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement, prioritise patient care, and demonstrate technical competence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The role involves maintaining a surgical logbook, engaging in audit, research, and quality improvement activities, and contributing to teaching and learning. Candidates should show commitment to professional development, understanding of training programmes, and a reflective, evidence-based approach to clinical practice.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more in-depth information of the job main responsibilities please check the Job Description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more in-depth information of the job main responsibilities please check the Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training, or equivalent by the start date of the post for the vacancy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
- Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions.
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS.
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GDC registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Successful completion of MRCS (Part A) by interview date
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise1 from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by the advertised post start date for the vacancy1, acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of Core Surgical Training programme or a completed Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training, or equivalent by the start date of the post for the vacancy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement.
- Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision- making skills.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
- Capacity to establish good working relationships with others.
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions.
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately.
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS.
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GDC registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Successful completion of MRCS (Part A) by interview date
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise1 from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 and CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by the advertised post start date for the vacancy1, acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of Core Surgical Training programme or a completed Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
