Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (0.4WTE)

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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (0.4WTE)

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (0.4WTE) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role functions at the Specialist Registrar (StR) level and is based within our busy regional department.

This post is available to start from as soon as possible until 03 August 2027.

Main duties of the job

As a designated Major Trauma Centre (MTC) for the East of England Addenbrooke's see's a high volume of complex acute cases. The OMFS department also delivers a comprehensive service encompassing:

o Head and neck oncological ablation and microvascular reconstructiono Orthognathic and facial deformity surgeryo Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorderso Salivary gland and benign oral pathology

The post holder will integrate into the regional middle-tier on-call rota, working closely with duty registrars, consultants, and the wider multidisciplinary team to manage emergency admissions, ward-based care, and elective lists. While this post does not carry a National Training Number (NTN), it offers identical clinical exposure, educational opportunities, and supervision to aid the candidate's professional progression towards specialty selection or a consultant career path.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5535

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• MBBS/BDS equivalent qualification
• Full Registration with the General Dental Council or Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application
• Completion of Foundation Competencies
• Some previous working experience in OMFS in a hospital setting
• Able to deal with general emergency admissions

Desirable

• MRCS/MFDS or equivalent qualification
• Completion of a Core Surgical Programme or equivalent
• Presentations/ Publications
• Previous experience in General Practice

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

• MBBS/BDS equivalent qualification
• Full Registration with the General Dental Council or Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application
• Completion of Foundation Competencies
• Some previous working experience in OMFS in a hospital setting
• Able to deal with general emergency admissions

Desirable

• MRCS/MFDS or equivalent qualification
• Completion of a Core Surgical Programme or equivalent
• Presentations/ Publications
• Previous experience in General Practice

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).

Additional information

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Maxillofacial Head & Neck Surgeon

Malcolm Cameron

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5535

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

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