About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Junior Dental FellowStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Fixed termDuration: 12 monthsPurpose for Fixed Term: Short Term Funding
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Oral and Maxillofacial department at UHS are excited to offer a 12 month training contract for a Junior Dental Fellow.
There is no night time on call commitment, which is covered by the hospital at night team. On-call experience is gained during standard working hours and up to 20.30. 1 in 6 on-call weekends Sat and Sun 0730 - 20.30 at the end of on call wk 1. One FY2 (surgical) is part of the team and participates in the oncall rota. Salisbury district hospital DCT's join the weekend on call with the UHS trainees.
We're looking for a team player who has a passion to learn and expand on their existing knowledge/skillset.
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role include the management of both outpatient and inpatient maxillofacial elective and emergency patients, performing minor oral surgery and supporting with the one call rota. Please review the job description for further information
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
Full registration with the GDC/eligible for registration Previous experience of working in the NHS for at least 12 months Experience working as an DCT1 equivalent post within the NHS Certification in ALERT course Obtained pass in Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) Certification in ALS Ability to assess and formulate immediate treatment plans for acutely unwell surgical patients Ability to manage and prioritise unwell patients Must be competent in undertaking on-calls at DCT1 level
Desirable
NHS experience of less than 18 months Previous out of hours shift experience within the NHS Have completed MFDS part A but is yet to complete part B of the examination Certification in a teaching course Intercalated BSc, post graduate degree
Aptitudes & Skills Essential
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 Ability to manage an efficient and smooth-running team Ability to organise workload and arrange priorities Ability to motivate and develop the staff in the department Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Desirable
Presentation at a national or international meeting Peer reviewed first author publication, case report, published collaborative research Surgical logbook with at least 10 cases Completed basic surgical skills (BSS) course Completed 2 cycle surgically themed audit, QIP Extra-curricular activity demonstrating commitment to surgery as a career - surgical elective placement, surgical taster week
Trust Values Essential
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.
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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)