Junior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Junior Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The closing date is 17 July 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Junior Fellow

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF) team are looking to recruit a Junior Fellow to join our MDT team. This is a 1 year fixed term position starting as soon as possible. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic individual looking to expand their skills and knowledge in OMF surgery.

The OMF department is based at University Hospital Southampton and is the regional hub for major trauma and oncology. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team including close links with our neurosurgery, dermatology and clinical/medical oncology colleagues. There are six full time consultant maxillofacial surgeons plus 1 plastic surgeon who make up the head and neck surgical team. A team of resident doctors complete a three tier on call service with out of hours first on call provided by generic head and neck ENT/OMF resident doctor.

The posts offer broad based training opportunities in all aspects of maxillofacial surgery. Activity involves both outpatient and inpatient based activities and the ability to be on an on call rota, either first or second tiers depending on experience.

This post is ideal for either a medically or dentally qualified resident doctor who is looking to advance their career in OMF surgery. This could also be an opportunity for a dually qualified doctor prior to ST entry training in OMF surgery. We would expect a dental graduate to have at least two years of oral maxillofacial experience at DCT/SHO level and a medical only graduate to have finished core training.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

The junior fellow is expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the department under the general direction of the consultants, including outpatient and inpatient management of OMF elective and emergency pathways. When on call the junior fellow will be on the middle grade tier of the on call rota.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Proposed interview date: 28th July 2026. This vacancy closes on or before 17th July 2026.

Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS and BDS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC or GDC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Part 1 MRCS/FRCS/ARCS as per JCHST requirements
• 12 months Basic Surgical Training in posts recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons or experience in surgery in general at SHO grade up to the criteria specified by the FRCS Part B
• Evidence of successful completion of an ATLS Course
• Experience at SHO level
• Experienced in basic surgical procedures
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co ordination
• Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Ability to produce legible, accurate complete and comprehensible notes
• Demonstrates breadth of experience and has awareness in and outside specialty / medicine
• Demonstrate use of evidence based practice
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints; management/ financial awareness experience of committee work
• Evidence of contribution to non professional organisations
• Information technology skills

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

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.