Senior Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Job overview

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

This is a fixed-term 1 year contract with the position commencing ASAP.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This post combines duties at a busy University Hospital, District General Hospital and ISTC and will provide you with experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This includes: - Dento-alveolar surgery - Dental and maxillofacial trauma - Facial deformity - Oral cancer - Skin cancer - Salivary gland diseases - TMJ disorders,  - Orthognathic Surgery - Oral mucosal pathology - Facial pain

There is a regular in house protected teaching programme in addition to the mandatory regional teaching programme. You will undertake audits and will have ample opportunities to get involved in projects leading to presentations and publications. There are regular head and neck and facial deformity MDT's and joint clinics, which you will have opportunity to attend.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Summary of Duties:

1.    Attending OMFS and Oral Surgery Consultation Clinics 2.    Outpatient and inpatient management of maxillofacial elective and emergency patients 3.    Performing minor oral surgery under GA/LA 4.    Attending and assisting in major cases in theatre 5.    Opportunities for audit/ research/ presentations 6.    Attendance to formal teaching sessions

Summary of training and educational objectives:

1.    Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma. 2.    Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with facial deformity 3.    Develop a further understanding of the assessment and management of patients presenting with head and neck pathology.  4.    Develop an understanding of the management of medically compromised patients requiring dental or OMFS treatment. 5.    Completion of competencies within all domains of the GPT curriculum  6.    Develop skills in soft tissue and skin cancer management

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.   Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)

Basic Salary – MT04  £61,825       Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425

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)                       Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 7th July 2025 Job Reference; 188-MA10525 This vacancy closes on or before 6th June 2025