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Fixed Term until March 2027 | Bristol Dental Hospital | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Department as a Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop broad clinical experience within a busy secondary and tertiary OMFS service whilst working alongside a supportive consultant-led multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high-quality Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services across Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital. Clinical exposure includes outpatient clinics, elective day-case surgery, inpatient care, emergency OMFS referrals, facial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, skin cancer pathways and head and neck oncology services.
This role offers valuable experience in the assessment and management of patients requiring treatment under local and general anaesthesia, together with participation in the resident OMFS on-call rota.
The post holder will work closely with consultants, specialty doctors, trainees and nursing colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
The department has a strong commitment to clinical governance, education and professional development, offering opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement, service development and teaching activities. This post would particularly suit individuals considering a future career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information please have a look at the Job Description document attached. You can also contact us for an informal chat.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates respect for others and professional conduct at all times.
- Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and continually update skills and knowledge.
- Analytical and flexible approach to problem-solving.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Disability and equality awareness.
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to changing circumstances.
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GDC/GMC standards
- Willingness and ability to travel between Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol Royal Infirmary and South Bristol Community Hospital as required by the role.
- Compliance with mandatory training and professional registration requirements.
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities or contributions at local, regional or national level.
- Participation in the OMFS on-call rota.
- Commitment to a long-term career within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Ability to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Understanding of professional standards and responsibilities
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgement appropriate to experience.
- Ability to contribute to inpatient, outpatient and emergency OMFS services.
- Broad IT skills including use of electronic patient records.
- Capacity to adapt communication and behaviour to different clinical situations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Experience of managing patients undergoing treatment under general and local anaesthesia.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and individual professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of clinical audit and quality improvement methodology.
- Positive approach to evidence-based practice.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining fitness to practise
- Understanding of the principles of research and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Participation in audit, quality improvement or service development projects.
- Presentation of audit findings or service improvement work.
- Participation in research, service evaluation or scholarly activity
- Presentations or publications relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Qualifications, Training and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) or General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent experience in line with GDC/GMC standards
- Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience
- Experience of delivering high-quality clinical care.
- Experience of managing acute clinical presentations
- Evidence of maintaining good clinical practice
- Good working relationships with patients and colleagues
- Experience of teaching and training.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence of commitment to a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Previous experience working within an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
- Experience of managing oncology, trauma or emergency OMFS patients.
Teaching, Training, Management and Leadership
Essential
- Good teaching and training skills.
- Experience of teaching and supporting students or trainees.
- Evidence of enthusiasm for education and development of others.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Capacity and motivation to take responsibility for own actions.
- Able to work independently within level of competence whilst recognising limitations
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing clinical demands.
- Professional behaviour and probity.
Desirable
- Experience of organising or delivering formal teaching programmes.
- Teaching or educational qualification.
- Evidence of leadership, management or service improvement activities.
- Leadership or management training.
Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong team-working skills.
- Flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience of presenting information to groups or delivering teaching sessions.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Dentist role. The contract type is 7 months (Fixed term until March 2027). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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