Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

A time limited vacancy has arisen which will provide the opportunity for a suitable candidate to take up a CT3/4 dental core training level post within this busy and well-established Department of Oro-Facial Maxillary Surgery.

This fixed term opportunity can be bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder and will providegood exposure to the speciality which may support achievement of requirements for application to specialty training.

Supervision will be provided by Mr Rob Orr Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Consultant colleagues within the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery. There will be the opportunity to discuss learning needs and gain a broad exposure to the practical procedures undertaken within this busy department.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.

About us

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-7436771

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified dental practitioner.
  • Registered with the GDC.
  • BDS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FDSRCS (primary or final) or MFDS (or parts thereof).

Experience

Essential

  • Completed VT training programme in general dental practice.
  • Minimum two years in hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tier 2 level

Desirable

  • Previous experience of in-patient management
  • Validated logbook indicating appropriate experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified dental practitioner.
  • Registered with the GDC.
  • BDS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FDSRCS (primary or final) or MFDS (or parts thereof).

Experience

Essential

  • Completed VT training programme in general dental practice.
  • Minimum two years in hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tier 2 level

Desirable

  • Previous experience of in-patient management
  • Validated logbook indicating appropriate experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Duncan Farquharson

duncan.farquharson@nhs.net

01246513520

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-SS-7436771

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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