Junior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a fixed-term contract with the position commencing ASAP. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job This post combines duties at a busy university hospital, district general hospital and ISTC and will provide the trainee with experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery including Dento-alveolar surgery, dental and maxillofacial trauma, facial deformity, oral cancer, skin cancer, salivary gland diseases, TMJ disorders, facial deformity / orthognathic surgery, oral mucosal pathology and facial pain. There is a regular in house protected teaching programme in addition to the mandatory regional teaching programme. The trainee will undertake audits and will have ample opportunities to get involved in projects leading to presentations and publications. There are regular head and neck and facial deformity MDT's and joint clinics, which the trainee will have opportunities to attend.

Working for our organisation What We Can Offer You As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job Description Of Duties Detailed job description and main responsibilities Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations Attendance to formal teaching sessions

Job Description Of Training And Educational Objectives Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma. Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology. Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment. Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum Develop skills in soft tissue and skin cancer management

Additional Information Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary – MT03 £49,909 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 7th July 2025 Job Reference; 188-MA10625-A This vacancy closes on or before 26 June 2025

Person specification Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential criteria MBBS and BDP or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Part 1 MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements 12 months Basic Surgical Training in posts recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons or experience in surgery in general at SHO grade up to the criteria specified by the FRCS Part B Relevant post registration experience Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course Desirable criteria Experience at SHO level Experienced in basic surgical procedures Aptitudes and skills Essential criteria Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Desirable criteria Ability to produce legible, accurate complete and comprehensible notes Information technology skills