About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department as a Clinical Fellow working at Registrar level (CT3/DCT3/ST3), on the regional middle tier on-call rota.
The appointment is to commence in August 2026 for a fixed term until August 2027.
The post does not award a National Training Number. Fellowship in Dental Surgery or Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, or equivalent or Fellowship or Member of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent is essential. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GDC or GMC, with a license to practice is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Further vacancies that arise during the appointment process will be considered from this pool of interviewable candidates
Main duties of the job
To cover maxillofacial surgery 1:8 weekend on-call non-resident.
Provide prospective cover in conjunction with other colleagues on the Tier 2 rota to ensure the rota is covered during periods of absence.
Provide professional clinical support to the Tier 1 DCTs who are resident 24/7.
Work closely with the DCTs and Consultant as part of the on-call team.
The post holder will be medically or dentally qualified with an interest in OMFS. The post offers an opportunity to keep in touch with OMFS patients while undertaking a second degree.
A broad-based knowledge and previous maxillofacial experience in all aspects of OMFS is required.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages the five NHS adult hospitals in Sheffield: the Northern General, Royal Hallamshire, Jessop Wing Maternity Unit, Weston Park Cancer Centre, and Charles Clifford Dental Services.
We are also responsible for delivering Adult Community Services across Sheffield, providing a broad range of healthcare such as nursing, physiotherapy, sexual health, intermediate care, and podiatry which enables adults in Sheffield to be supported and treated in or near to their own home.
Every year we provide more than two million patient episodes across Sheffield, delivering a broad range of healthcare such as maternity services, care of the elderly and A&E (major trauma centre).
The majority of our patients are from Sheffield and the surrounding areas but around five per cent of patients are from other parts of the country, who come for specialist treatments offered in only a few NHS hospitals in the UK.
Almost 19,000 people work at the Trust in more than 70 professions, making us the second largest employer in Sheffield.
We also work very closely with The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University to ensure we are at the cutting edge of medical research, development, and education. This helps us develop new and specialist services for the benefit of patients from Sheffield and all over the country.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Rota is based on a 1:8 weekend on-call rota (Saturday & Sunday) shared with other Clinical Fellows (2) and StRs (5). In addition, there is a requirement to provide 20 annualised clinics per annum. These will be agreed with the Clinical Director for OMFS and scheduled flexibly across the year.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GDC or GMC with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree (MBBS) or Basic Dental Degree (BDS) MFDS , MJDF, IMRCS etc
Desirable
Doing medicine or dentistry as a second degree Post graduate qualification e.g. MD PhD
Research Essential
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Personal attributes Essential
Good written communication skills
Clinical experience Essential
At least two years of previous maxillofacial experience At least 12 months of NHS Experience (not clinical attachment)
Desirable
Additional maxillofacial surgery experience
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC good medical practice (2013).
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
8 Beech Hill Road
Sheffield
S10 2SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)