# Senior Clinical Fellow, Craniofacial Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-craniofacial-surgery/699e1819-5592-4b16-b6fd-a2b1905a7032 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-craniofacial-surgery/699e1819-5592-4b16-b6fd-a2b1905a7032.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Plastic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** pa plus LW allowance - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T20:02:29.556Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Craniofacial_Surgery/Craniofacial_Surgery-v8045696 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8045696?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Craniofacial Team within the Plastic Surgery Department on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work at ST6 level or above and must demonstrate the clinical competence to manage patients and perform procedures independently, including participation in consultant-level emergency on-call duties. This position is well suited to an individual aiming to gain further experience in preparation for a consultant role or equivalent. It offers valuable exposure to the specialist field of craniofacial surgery, alongside broader experience in general plastic surgery, hand surgery, oral surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery as required. We are seeking a motivated and career-focused individual with a clear commitment to pursuing a career in Plastic, Oral and Maxillofacial, or ENT Surgery. The appointee will be fully integrated into the department and encouraged to engage in audit, research, and other academic opportunities available within the team ### Main duties of the job Leads daily ward rounds, handovers, and junior supervision, while coordinating trauma lists and overseeing both independent and assisted surgical procedures. Provides outpatient care, manages emergency and dental abscess triage, and is responsible for pre- and post-operative patient care. Contributes to on-call rota, supports clinical decision-making with consultants, and is actively involved in teaching, trainee induction, and departmental meetings including trauma and governance. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Leads daily ward rounds, handovers, and junior supervision, while coordinating trauma lists and overseeing both independent and assisted surgical procedures. Provides outpatient care, manages emergency and dental abscess triage, and is responsible for pre- and post-operative patient care. Contributes to on-call rota, supports clinical decision-making with consultants, and is actively involved in teaching, trainee induction, and departmental meetings including trauma and governance. ## Job Details Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Craniofacial Team within the Plastic Surgery Department on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will be expected to work at ST6 level or above and must demonstrate the clinical competence to manage patients and perform procedures independently, including participation in consultant-level emergency on-call duties. This position is well suited to an individual aiming to gain further experience in preparation for a consultant role or equivalent. It offers valuable exposure to the specialist field of craniofacial surgery, alongside broader experience in general plastic surgery, hand surgery, oral surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery as required. We are seeking a motivated and career-focused individual with a clear commitment to pursuing a career in Plastic, Oral and Maxillofacial, or ENT Surgery. The appointee will be fully integrated into the department and encouraged to engage in audit, research, and other academic opportunities available within the team ## Job Description Leads daily ward rounds, handovers, and junior supervision, while coordinating trauma lists and overseeing both independent and assisted surgical procedures. Provides outpatient care, manages emergency and dental abscess triage, and is responsible for pre- and post-operative patient care. Contributes to on-call rota, supports clinical decision-making with consultants, and is actively involved in teaching, trainee induction, and departmental meetings including trauma and governance. ## Responsibilities Leads daily ward rounds, handovers, and junior supervision, while coordinating trauma lists and overseeing both independent and assisted surgical procedures. Provides outpatient care, manages emergency and dental abscess triage, and is responsible for pre- and post-operative patient care. Contributes to on-call rota, supports clinical decision-making with consultants, and is actively involved in teaching, trainee induction, and departmental meetings including trauma and governance. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - Competence in performing surgical procedures commensurate with senior trainee (ST6+) level - Experience in emergency care and on-call duties, with the ability to work at or near consultant level when required - Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively under pressure **Desirable** - Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MD, PhD) or working towards one ## Documents - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [craniofacial fellow jd (pdf, 768.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10355486) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) ## 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.