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 Fellow
Start Date: 2nd September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at UHS is delighted to offer a 12 month contract for a Junior Dental Fellow. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
This post aims to support career development and the candidate will have excellent training opportunities in wider aspect of OMFS/OS as well as the opportunity to link with Portsmouth Dental academy for a fully funded PGCert.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
The placement involves duties at three sites (Southampton General Hospital, Independent Sector treatment centre at Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton and Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. All inpatient activities are based at Southampton General Hospital. There is no nighttime on call commitment, which is covered by the hospital at night team. On-call experience is gained during standard working hours 8 am-2030. Annual leave and study leave is allocated; flexibility is offered when possible.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 on call rota.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with the GDC/eligible for registration Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Previous experience of working in the NHS for at least 12 months Experience working as an DCT1/2 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 DCT1/2 level
Desirable
NHS experience of less than 24months 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 transport independently between sites
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)