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Job overview
West Middlesex University Hospital is part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, providing a wide range of acute and specialist services to a diverse local population.
The Oral Surgery team delivers comprehensive care across both outpatient and surgical settings, managing routine and complex cases. The service includes elective and urgent pathways, including two-week wait referrals, and works closely with other specialties as part of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Currently the team consists of 2 Oral Surgery Consultants (One Cancer Lead) and 2 Dental Nurses.
The team is committed to high standards of clinical care, education, and service improvement, offering a supportive environment for training and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The role includes participation in elective clinics, two-week wait cancer pathways, consultations, and follow-ups, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and gain experience in theatre.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role includes participation in elective clinics, two-week wait cancer pathways, consultations, and follow-ups, with opportunities to develop clinical skills and gain experience in theatre.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience in the assessment and management of oral surgery patients in both elective and urgent settings
Desirable
- Evidence of progress towards a higher clinical degree or specialist training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients requiring oral surgical care in both outpatient and urgent settings
- Experience in managing oral surgery emergencies, including infection, bleeding, and dental trauma
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Dental Core Training (DCT) post or equivalent Oral Surgery-focused role
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills for the assessment and management of oral surgery patients
- Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills
- Awareness of service development and patient pathway improvement
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral Surgery with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery role. The advertised salary is pa, plus LW allowance. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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