Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinical Fellow ST3+

Main area Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Grade Clinical Fellow ST3+ Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job
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Site Bristol Royal Infimary Town Bristol Salary £65,048 - £73,992 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2026 23:59

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Applications are invited for a 12 month Head & Neck Fellowship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position is a replacement for the current fellow who will be leaving in January 2026. The fellowship has been successfully established for over 10 years and can be tailored to meet the training needs of the successful applicant. The post is designed for experienced clinicians with a strong foundation in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

It has historically attracted overseas trainees who have completed their core training in their home country and wish to enhance their expertise with high-quality Head & Neck Surgery experience.

The unit provides the full spectrum of Head & Neck Surgery, including:

• Aerodigestive tract mucosal disease

The fellowship is ideally suited to dual-qualified trainees; however, depending on demonstrable training and surgical experience, it may be adapted for singly qualified applicants. The role includes participation in a non-resident Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery on-call rota, covering facial trauma, orofacial infections, and inpatient care for complex Head & Neck cancer patients.

The successful candidate will join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery department and play an active role in the management of head and neck oncology patients.

Responsibilities include:

delivering clinical sessions focused on diagnostics, surgical planning, operative management, and post-operative care. Participating in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer clinics and MDT meetings, assisting with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for oncology patients. Performing and assisting in major head and neck resections and reconstructions under supervision. Providing perioperative care and follow-up for oncology patients.

The unit undertakes the full spectrum of Head & Neck Surgery, including aerodigestive tract mucosal disease, skin cancer, salivary gland and thyroid surgery, and microvascular free flap reconstruction.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a…