Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT3-5)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 7 months (Until March 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-S7140-AFR
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Dental Hospital
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £67,325 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT3-5)
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job overview
Clinical Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details about this role please see attached Job Description document or contact a member of the team.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Previous experience working within an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.
- Experience of managing oncology, trauma or emergency OMFS patients.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Knowledge of current NHS priorities relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Experience of managing patients undergoing treatment under general and local anaesthesia.
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualifications relevant to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Evidence of commitment to a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates respect for others and professional conduct at all times.
- Analytical and flexible approach to problem-solving.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Disability and equality awareness.
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to changing circumstances.
Desirable criteria
- Additional professional responsibilities or contributions at local, regional or national level
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Kelsall
- Job title
- Assistant General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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