Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Senior Clinical Fellow post in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will have established leadership and team-working qualities. He/she will be expected to play an active role in the provision and delivery of healthcare for patients who need treatment for a wide range of non-oncology conditions in the specialty including facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland surgery, TMJ replacement surgery and reconstructive surgery for facial skin defects.

The department plays an active role in the established Major Trauma Centre at King's and therefore a main emphasis of the post will be the provision of Oral & Maxillofacial Trauma services both within and out of normal working hours.

Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for any senior OMFS trainee after or towards the end of their regular training. A dual medical and dental qualification is desirable, whereby a medical qualification is essential.

There are four Specialty Registrar posts and two Senior Clinical Fellow post in the department.

The successful candidate will be expected to be skilled and confident enough to do 2nd on-call on a 1:6 basis during work days and 1:10 for weekends together with a junior colleague with a dental or a medical degree.

The successful candidate will also be expected to cover clinical services across all sites of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
per annum plus London Weighting £2,162
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-Division-A-8095689-A
Job locations: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post-holder will:

• provide a clinical service in conjunction with colleagues and under the direction of OMFS Consultants, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• be involved in the examination and treatment of new patients in the out-patient clinic and will also assist in review clinics. They will be expected to organise and apply suitable investigations and make common diagnoses and treatment plans / decisions on their own initiative, guided by their responsible Consultant and the Service Lead and at a level appropriate for their experience and knowledge.
• be involved in the management of surgical treatments within the OMFS out-patient clinic and also on the day surgery unit. Some degree of clinical freedom in out-patient clinics and day case surgery lists may be afforded subject to progress and outcome review.
• provide advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care, originating either from telephone calls from external practitioners, other departments, associated clinical professionals or ward referrals. Availability to the Emergency Department to see, assess, diagnose and where appropriate treat urgent cases constitutes part of the on-call clinical commitments of this post.
• be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with patients under your or others care and some aspects of the administration of the OMFS department by agreement.
• participate in the risk management process and in clinical audit and other clinical governance activities within the OMFS department and the Trust. Adherence to Caldicott Principles is mandatory.
• participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme in conjunction with your Supervising Consultant or Clinical Lead, to identify training and development needs. You will be expected to pursue personal and professional development to fulfil Royal College or Competent Authority (GDC, GMC) requirements in CME/ CPD.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS/BDS(or equivalent)

Desirable

• MRCS or equivalent

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Maxillofacial emergenciess including simple fracture treatment, airway management and dento-facial abscesses
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in research / audit projects

Desirable

• Teaching the teachers course and certificate

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in OMFS

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
• ATLS Certification

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: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Delivery Manager, OMFS, Rachael Wickington, rachael.wickington@nhs.net, 02032995194

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