Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to advertise for an early career clinical post at the South West Cleft Service. This job is part of the surgical team but would suit individuals aspiring to pursue paediatric medicine, surgery (ENT, Plastic, Oral & Maxillofacial, or Paediatric general surgery), or dental careers. The successful applicant will be exposed to all aspects of cleft care and would be involved in assisting/ operating in theatre (children and adults), ward reviews of inpatients, outpatient clinics and assisting the other specialties within the clinical and administrative members of the cleft service. The successful candidate would also be encouraged to undertake research with the Cleft Collective at the University of Bristol if they wished. This is a 6 to 12 month post designed for junior doctors or dentists, who have completed their medical foundation or dental core training and can demonstrate an interest broadly applicable to the post. As such this is very much seen as an early career post, and does not involve the higher surgical training to be a consultant cleft surgeon, that we provide in our Cleft Surgeon Fellowship. Main duties of the job Outpatient cleft-related clinics The Fellow will attend all the multidisciplinary clinics based at the hub unit based in Bristol. There will also be opportunities to attend paediatric medicine clinics, peripheral clinics, speech investigation clinics, cleft audit clinics, paediatric dentistry clinics, adult restorative dentistry and orthodontic clinics. All aspects of the management of the patient with cleft lip and palate will be covered, including antenatal counselling, new baby assessment, assessment for speech surgery, structured audit and follow up, combined orthodontic and maxillofacial clinics, and adult clinics. Operative Surgery The Fellow will assist operating lists at The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and at The Bristol Royal Infirmary. The Fellow will fully participate in pre- and post-operative care of patients on the operating lists that they attend. There is scope to explore research opportunities and the South West Cleft Service has strong links with the Cleft Collective, also based in Bristol. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC / GDC and hold a license to practice at time of the intended start date. About us 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. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £61,825 a year Dependant on experience (Equivalent of ST1-5) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-S8958-AFR-A Job locations University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Bristol Dental Hospital Bristol BS1 2LY Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed information about the job description and main responsibilities please see Job Description document attached Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed information about the job description and main responsibilities please see Job Description document attached Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MB BS / MB CHB (or equivalent) OR BDS / BCHD GMC / GDC registration Previous paid employment with the NHS Desirable Relevant post-graduate qualifications Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty Information technology skills Attendance at non-obligatory training courses Can demonstrate career interests applicable to this post Skills and Abilities Essential Experience of clinical risk management Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Desirable Attendance at relevant courses Additional and aptitudes Essential Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to organise oneself and own work Desirable Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods Active involvement in audit Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes, and honours Paper / presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MB BS / MB CHB (or equivalent) OR BDS / BCHD GMC / GDC registration Previous paid employment with the NHS Desirable Relevant post-graduate qualifications Knowledge and Experience Essential Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty Information technology skills Attendance at non-obligatory training courses Can demonstrate career interests applicable to this post Skills and Abilities Essential Experience of clinical risk management Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Desirable Attendance at relevant courses Additional and aptitudes Essential Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to organise oneself and own work Desirable Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods Active involvement in audit Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes, and honours Paper / presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Bristol Dental Hospital Bristol BS1 2LY Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)