Clinical Fellow- Head and Neck OMFS (equivalent ST3+)

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 62,000

Job description

Clinical Fellow- Head and Neck OMFS (equivalent ST3+)

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area: Head and Neck Surgery
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Due to limited funding.)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (Out-of-hours commitment outlined in the attached job description)
Job ref: 309-UCLH-4506-A

Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £61,825 Per annum plus London Weighting (see JD for out-of-hours)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/04/2025 23:59

Job overview

At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), our success starts with you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites.

Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels.

This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Shortlisted candidates will be:

Dual qualified medical and dental or singly qualified with experience in OMFS at Registrar level or post graduate degree in Oral Maxillofacial surgery.

Candidates who do not meet the above criteria, thank you for your interest but kindly note that your application will not be taken forward.

Main duties of the job

We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to recruit one full time Trust grade registrar ST3+ position to join Head and Neck Surgical specialties. We currently have a vacant position and expect any interested candidates to be able to start their position as soon as possible.

The post holder will provide care for both Head and Neck, Maxillofacial and ENT patients. The Rota allows the post holder to have the opportunity to gain significant Head and Neck Cancer experience including reconstructive free flap surgery (around eight major cases performed per month), facial trauma and aesthetic facial surgery.

Applicants will also be encouraged to participate in the extensive teaching, research, audit and service improvement within UCL collaboration projects around individual development requirements and the needs of the service.

We encourage applications from individuals who are dual qualified doctors (equivalent to ST3) wishing to pursue a career in Head & Neck Surgery.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for Full registration with GMC and GDC OR
• Eligible for Full registration with GMC or GDC AND with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in maxillofacial surgery (FY3+4 competencies or equivalent)
• FDS/FFD FCS or FDS/MFD RCS or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in maxillofacial surgery (FY3+4 competencies or equivalent)
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to maxillo-facial training
• Experience at SpR level or equivalent
• Experience in other related specialties
• ATLS/APLS/
• ALS or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to personal and professional development in maxillofacial surgery
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Knowledge of evidence informed practice
• Extra-curricular activities and achievements relevant to maxillofacial surgery

Clinical Governance Audit and IT

• Good understanding of hospital clinical data repositories and adequate IT skills to support your work

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.