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Job overview

UHBW are looking for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. The successful candidate will spend around 70% of their time in clinical work including on-call, inpatient ward and theatre work at an appropriate level, and outpatient work. For the remainder of their time there will be the opportunity to develop their CVs in one or a combination of the following areas: education or research. This role would suit an individual who has Dental Core Training level experience and an interest in pursuing specialty training. This is a full-time post on a fixed term basis for 12 months, September 2024-September 2025

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will spend around 70% of their time in clinical work including on-call, inpatient ward and theatre work at an appropriate level, and outpatient work. For the remainder of their time there will be the opportunity to develop their CVs in one or a combination of the following areas: education or research. This role would suit an individual who has Dental Core Training level experience and an interest in pursuing specialty training.

The appointee/s will join the Oral and Maxillofacial team (OMFS) which consists of 8 consultants (OMFS and Oral Surgery), 3 specialty registrars,10 SAS grades and 7 DCT’s. The department provides local and regional OMFS services for adults and children. This includes specialist paediatric, cleft, orthognathic, trauma, surgical dermatology, and head and neck services. Responsibilities include admission and care of adult and paediatric emergency and elective OMFS patients.

Alongside patient care the appointee’s role will involve mentorship and teaching for the Dental Core Trainees. They would help co-ordinate the teaching curriculum/timetable and contribute to ward based teaching along with their contribution to the rota. The appointee will also contribute to the provision of OMFS Clinics as required. The appointee will participate in the on call rota alongside DCT’s at first tier level.

There will be opportunities to participate in clinical audit, research, teaching and service improvement projects.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full and detailed job description please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy

Person specificationKnowledgeEssential criteriaAbility to understand and communicate verbally in the English languageEligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointmentGood clinical careMaintaining good medical practiceGood relationships and communication with patientsGood working relationships with colleaguesGood teaching and trainingProfessional behaviour and probityDelivery of good acute clinical careEvidence of experience and enthusiasm for teachingSkillsEssential criteriaIs up to date and fit to practise safelyCapacity & motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for allCapacity & motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledgeMeets professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards/Good Practice)Capacity & motivation to take in others’ perspectives & to treat others with understandingCapacity to adjust behaviour & language as appropriate to needs of differing situationsCapacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mindAptitudesEssential criteriaGood communication skillsTeam SkillsPunctualDisability and equality awarenessFlexible approach to workQualificationsEssential criteriaBachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent) with a minimum of 12 months post qualification experienceFull GDC registrationAt least 24 months’ experience (at DCT1/2 level) and 12 months in OMFS or equivalent post (no unexplained career gaps)MJDF or equivalent

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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