Job summary
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.Our unit provides the full spectrum of Head & Neck Surgery, including:o Aerodigestive tract mucosal diseaseo Skin cancero Salivary gland and thyroid surgeryo Microvascular free flap reconstruction
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.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Clinical Director, Mr. Ceri Hughes, prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Clinical Director, Mr. Ceri Hughes, prior to applying.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training, or equivalent by the start date of the post for the vacancy
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a plan to pursue a career within Head and Neck Surgery
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GDC registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise1 from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
- Post CCT fellowship experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- At least 12 months experience in Core Surgical Training, or equivalent by the start date of the post for the vacancy
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a plan to pursue a career within Head and Neck Surgery
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g., everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g., degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Achievements relevant to Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, including a portfolio demonstrating evidence of learning and professional development in OMFS
Qualifcations and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GDC registration or a fully UK registerable dental qualification by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise1 from, the GMC by the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- BA, MSc (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
- Post CCT fellowship experience
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.
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.
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).
