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We are recruiting a motivated individual to join our department as a senior clinical fellow, starting in August 2022 for a period of 12 months.
This post is suitable for a candidate wishing to widen their experience of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. As one of the largest and busiest units in the UK the range of work encompasses the whole remit of OMFS; adult and paediatric craniofacial surgery, all aspects of cleft care, facial deformity, facial trauma and head and neck oncology.
We welcome applications from those who have completed or are nearing completion of their own training programme wishing to gain additional subspecialty experience or those considering a career in OMFS (or other surgical specialties) who want additional exposure to the specialty. For those with an interest in research there are excellent opportunities.
The successful candidates will be expected to participate on the regional on call rota. Placements may include the associated West of Scotland Maxillofacial Units in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran or Forth Valley Health Boards.
Candidates must have (or be eligible for) full registration with the General Medical Council and have a license to practice. Experience of OMFS and or a dental qualification would be an advantage.
This post does not have educational approval and will not be formally recognised for training.
Duties of the Post
Clinical
The objective of the post is to provide a period of additional experience in one or more sub-specialty aspect of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The areas available are: Head & Neck Oncology (including microvascular reconstruction, sentinel node, skull base, skin cancer and paediatric), craniofacial surgery (adult and paediatric), cleft lip and palate surgery (adult and paediatric) and trauma. The appointee will participate on the Middle grade on-call rota.
The posts are suitable for surgeons interested in pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery prior to seeking a formal training post or for those who have completed or nearing completion of their own training program seeking additional subspecialty experience.
If you are interested in this post and would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to email at the contact details provided, Craig Wales, Craig.wales@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 0141 201 2024.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.