Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (on- call will be included) Job ref 225-DIV1-7599056 Employer The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site New Cross Hospital Town Wolverhampton Salary £65,048 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/12/2025 23:59 Senior Clinical Fellow - Maxillofacial NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Job overview There is an opportunity to join our existing team on a fixed term contract appointment for 12 months with possible extension at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery and provide an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified specialists to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Oral Surgery service within this highly regarded Trust. The successful post holder will support the Oral & Maxillofacial Consultants in the outpatient clinics and treat patients under local anaesthesia. Our team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust provides comprehensive oral & maxillofacial surgery services to the local population. We are a recognised Cancer Centre providing major reconstruction work under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. Our services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialist and Speech & Language Therapist. We are looking for enthusiastic and professional individuals to complement our existing team of four Oral & Maxillofacial Consultants, one Orthodontics Consultant, two Specialist Registrars, five DCTs and five Specialty Doctors. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the departmental consultants and play an active part in delivering all elements of the service. Main duties of the job The successful post holder will support the Oral & Maxillofacial Consultants in the outpatient clinics and theatre. Our team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust provides comprehensive oral & maxillofacial surgery services to the local population. We are a recognised Cancer Centre providing major reconstruction work under a specialised MDT and joint oncology clinics. Our services are supported by Clinical Nurse Specialist and Speech & Language Therapist. There is an active teaching programme within the department where we hold half day session for teaching and every effort is made to tailor the post to both educational needs and interests of the successful candidate. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities General In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. Junior Medical Staff In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical and dental staff. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff. Management & Service Development In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division. In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. Person specification Senior Clinical Fellow OMFS Experience in the management of facial trauma, dento-alveolar pathology, oral medicine and generic in-patient management skills Experience in H&N Oncology and Reconstruction Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name: Mr K RehmanJob title: Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant & Clinical LeadEmail: k.rehman@nhs.netTelephone: 01902 695417 #J-18808-Ljbffr