# Junior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/759e2d40-2434-4c65-8c75-40fd34e38531 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/759e2d40-2434-4c65-8c75-40fd34e38531.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T11:22:20.336Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8130325 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8130325?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Fellow Start Date: 2nd September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ### Main duties of the job The Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) team are looking to recruit a Junior Fellow to join our MDT team. This is a 1 year fixed term position starting as soon as possible. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual looking to expand their skills and knowledge in OMF surgery. The OMF department is based at University Hospital Southampton and is the regional hub for major trauma and oncology. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team including close links with our neurosurgery, dermatology and clinical/medical oncology colleagues. There are six full time consultant maxillofacial surgeons plus 1 plastic surgeon who make up the head and neck surgical team. A team of resident doctors complete a three tier on call service with out of hours first on call provided by generic head and neck ENT/OMF resident doctor. The posts offer broad based training opportunities in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery. Activity involves both outpatient and inpatient based activities and the ability to be on an on-call rota, either first or second tiers depending on experience. This post is ideal for either a medically or dentally qualified resident doctor who is looking to advance their career in OMF surgery. This could also be an opportunity for a dually qualified doctor prior to ST entry training in OMF surgery. We would expect a dental graduate to have at least two years of oral maxillofacial experience at DCT/SHO level and a medical only graduate to have finished core training. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The junior fellow is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the consultants, including outpatient and inpatient management of OMF elective and emergency pathways.  When on call the junior fellow will be on the middle grade tier of the on call rota. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 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.         Proposed interview date: 28th July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 17th July 2026 ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Fellow Start Date: 2nd September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description The Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) team are looking to recruit a Junior Fellow to join our MDT team. This is a 1 year fixed term position starting as soon as possible. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual looking to expand their skills and knowledge in OMF surgery. The OMF department is based at University Hospital Southampton and is the regional hub for major trauma and oncology. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team including close links with our neurosurgery, dermatology and clinical/medical oncology colleagues. There are six full time consultant maxillofacial surgeons plus 1 plastic surgeon who make up the head and neck surgical team. A team of resident doctors complete a three tier on call service with out of hours first on call provided by generic head and neck ENT/OMF resident doctor. The posts offer broad based training opportunities in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery. Activity involves both outpatient and inpatient based activities and the ability to be on an on-call rota, either first or second tiers depending on experience. This post is ideal for either a medically or dentally qualified resident doctor who is looking to advance their career in OMF surgery. This could also be an opportunity for a dually qualified doctor prior to ST entry training in OMF surgery. We would expect a dental graduate to have at least two years of oral maxillofacial experience at DCT/SHO level and a medical only graduate to have finished core training. ## Responsibilities The junior fellow is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the consultants, including outpatient and inpatient management of OMF elective and emergency pathways. When on call the junior fellow will be on the middle grade tier of the on call rota. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 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. Proposed interview date: 28th July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 17th July 2026 ## Person Specification ### Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Working Together - Always Improving ### Aptitudes & Skills **Essential** - 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 - Understanding of clinical risk management - Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate - Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach - Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination - Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice - Evidence of participation in audit **Desirable** - Ability to produce legible, accurate complete and comprehensible notes - Demonstrates breadth of experience and has awareness in and outside specialty / medicine - Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice - Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work - Evidence of contribution to non-professional organisations - Active involvement in audit - Information technology skills ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - MBBS and BDS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC or GDC 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** - Experience at SHO level - Experienced in basic surgical procedures ## Documents - [led charter (pdf, 53.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427581) - [188-ma20726 job description & person specification (docx, 140.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427580) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.