Job Summary
The role is for a fixed-term Senior Clinical Fellow post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, available for a six month period from 10th February - 5th August 2025.
The post is based at Rotherham General Hospital, and is a replacement post for the vacant Specialty Registrar position in the department.
The post is suitable for those in surgical training prior to OMFS Specialty training, and offers an excellent opportunity for a surgical trainee to increase their experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It is appropriate for those seeking CREST accreditation.
Main Duties of the Job
The post-holder would occupy the only middle-grade training post in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rotherham General Hospital, which has an excellent reputation for providing surgical training. It would offer a fantastic opportunity for a junior trainee to significantly increase their surgical experience in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in a supportive environment.
The post requires the occupant to provide non-resident on call services as part of the OMFS middle grade on call rota, covering the OMFS units at Rotherham General Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The on-call frequency is 1 in 5 weekdays, and 1 in 7 weekends. The on-call commitment would be fully supported by the OMFS Consultants at both sites.
Job Responsibilities
The provision of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services for the Rotherham, Doncaster and Worksop area is delivered from the OMFS departments at Rotherham General Hospital and Mexborough Montagu Hospital, Doncaster. All acute operating and elective major operating takes place at Rotherham General Hospital. Day surgery services, outpatient Minor Oral Surgery operating, and outpatient clinics are delivered on both sites.
The Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Rotherham General Hospital treats the full spectrum of OMFS diagnoses, including maxillofacial trauma and advanced techniques such as orbital reconstruction and endoscopically-assisted fixation. The department operates on approximately 350 emergency cases annually.
Special interests within the department include head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery, orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, and implant surgery.
The Junior Clinical Fellow may have the opportunity to attend Head and Neck operating sessions at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital depending on timetabling and departmental requirements.
On-call/Full Shift Duties
The post requires the occupant to provide non-resident on call services as part of the OMFS middle grade on call rota, providing in-patient and emergency cover for the units at Rotherham General Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The on-call shifts are shared with Specialty Registrars and Clinical Fellows. The post-holder is required to have a full driving licence and to be able to travel between sites when on call.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
* MBBS Medical Degree
* BDS Dental Degree
Essential Experience
* Previous NHS experience at Core Trainee / Junior Clinical Fellow level
Essential Skills
* Demonstrate effective team working skills
* Time management and organisational ability
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr