Clinical Teaching Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - #66508

UHBW are looking for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. The successful candidate will spend around 70% of their time in clinical work including on-call, inpatient ward and theatre work at an appropriate level, and outpatient work. For the remainder of their time there will be the opportunity to develop their CVs in one or a combination of the following areas: education or research. This role would suit an individual who has Dental Core Training level experience and an interest in pursuing specialty training. This is a full-time post on a fixed term basis for 12 months, September 2024-September 2025

The successful candidate will spend around 70% of their time in clinical work including on-call, inpatient ward and theatre work at an appropriate level, and outpatient work. For the remainder of their time there will be the opportunity to develop their CVs in one or a combination of the following areas: education or research. This role would suit an individual who has Dental Core Training level experience and an interest in pursuing specialty training.

The appointee/s will join the Oral and Maxillofacial team (OMFS) which consists of 8 consultants (OMFS and Oral Surgery), 3 specialty registrars,10 SAS grades and 7 DCT’s. The department provides local and regional OMFS services for adults and children. This includes specialist paediatric, cleft, orthognathic, trauma, surgical dermatology, and head and neck services. Responsibilities include admission and care of adult and paediatric emergency and elective OMFS patients.

Alongside patient care the appointee’s role will involve mentorship and teaching for the Dental Core Trainees. They would help co-ordinate the teaching curriculum/timetable and contribute to ward based teaching along with their contribution to the rota. The appointee will also contribute to the provision of OMFS Clinics as required. The appointee will participate in the on call rota alongside DCT’s at first tier level.

There will be opportunities to participate in clinical audit, research, teaching and service improvement projects.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carla Fleming Job title: Consultant in Oral Surgery Email address: [email protected]