Senior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow  Start Date: 5th August 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 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 Senior 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.

There is a heavy trauma workload and craniofacial trauma is treated jointly with the Regional Neurosurgical Unit which is based in Southampton.  In addition, there is an active interest in skull base surgery. The post offers broad based training opportunities in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery, with particular emphasis on head and neck oncology. A large number of complex free flap surgery together with skin cancer and facial plastic surgery are carried out (2024 – 60 Free Flap cases performed).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The senior 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 senior fellow will be on the middle grade tier of the on call rota and will be expected to supervise our resident doctors under the guidance of a consultant on call

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.

Grades for Trust appointed 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 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)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;  •    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training     •    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)  •    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 27th July 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 17th July 2026