Senior Clinical Fellow (Head & Neck Oncology Surgery)

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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Clinical Fellow (Head & Neck Oncology Surgery)

The closing date is 28 November 2026

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Job summary

A fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in head and neck oncology is required to work within the regional South-West London Maxillofacial Surgery Network centered around the department at St George's Hospital.

The unit is closely associated with the Thomas Tatum Head and Neck Unit and provides treatment for a large number of patients with head and neck cancer.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a large Head and Neck Oncology service covering the South West of London with a population of 1.7million.

Duties and responsibilities cover the full range of head and neck oncology, including reconstructive surgery, additionally the successful applicant will be expected to participate in the management of Maxillofacial trauma and to undertake research. There is strong emphasis on the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Luis Freire - Service Manager, Maxillofacial Surgery - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities - The appointee will be expected to work in close collaboration with all the staff in the Maxillofacial Department and the timetable may be changed on discussion with the consultants and Care Group Leader. The post holder will also be expected to take part in localand regional Audit and Clinical Governance, in addition to contributing to the organisation and supervision of junior medical staff.

As this a Fellow position, the appointee is expected to have completed the specialist training in their respective country and must provide evidence of attainment of their specialist qualification. The appointee must also be able to work in the UK (ie possession of HSMP or EU residency status).

The appointee must be doubly qualified in Medicine and Dentistry.

About us

A fellow in Maxillofacial Surgery with an interest in head and neck oncology is required to work within the regional South-West London Maxillofacial Surgery Network centred around the department at St George's Hospital. The unit is closely associated with the Thomas Tatum Head and Neck Unit and provides treatment for a large number of patients with head andneck cancer. The post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a large Head and Neck Oncology service covering the South West of London with a population of 1.7million. Duties and responsibilities cover the full range of head and neck oncology, including reconstructive surgery,additionally the successful applicant will be expected to participate in the management of Maxillofacial trauma and to undertake research. There is strong emphasis on the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SNCT-CAI-8328681-JT

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

On Call - Maxillofacial Surgical Services in south west London, (and surrounding counties), are delivered by a network of hospitals including St Georges, Kingston, Ashford, St. Peters, Epsom, St Helier and Croydon University hospitals. St Georges is the 'hub' for this network undertakingall inpatient activity. The on call arrangements for the registrars is in the form of a 1:5 rota with prospective cover, and provides cover for the entirety of the South West London Maxillofacial Network out of normal working hours.

The Maxillofacial fellow is expected to contribute to thegeneral on-call maxillofacial surgery rota at specialist registrar level. A UK driving licence or equivalent would be an advantage.

Timetable - The Fellow will attend the Head and Neck Oncology operating lists (Monday and Tuesday), the Head and Neck MDT and following clinic. All sessions will be on the St Georges Hospital campus. Additionally the Fellow will be expected to play an active part in the educationalactivity of the department as well as caring for the inpatients and participating in clinical managerial activity as required by the Consultants.

Please see attached JD for a full scope of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

On Call - Maxillofacial Surgical Services in south west London, (and surrounding counties), are delivered by a network of hospitals including St Georges, Kingston, Ashford, St. Peters, Epsom, St Helier and Croydon University hospitals. St Georges is the 'hub' for this network undertakingall inpatient activity. The on call arrangements for the registrars is in the form of a 1:5 rota with prospective cover, and provides cover for the entirety of the South West London Maxillofacial Network out of normal working hours.

The Maxillofacial fellow is expected to contribute to thegeneral on-call maxillofacial surgery rota at specialist registrar level. A UK driving licence or equivalent would be an advantage.

Timetable - The Fellow will attend the Head and Neck Oncology operating lists (Monday and Tuesday), the Head and Neck MDT and following clinic. All sessions will be on the St Georges Hospital campus. Additionally the Fellow will be expected to play an active part in the educationalactivity of the department as well as caring for the inpatients and participating in clinical managerial activity as required by the Consultants.

Please see attached JD for a full scope of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/MFDS/MRCS or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience in the management of facial trauma, dento-alveolar pathology, oral medicine and generic in-patient management skills

Desirable

• Head and neck surgical oncology, surgical Dermatology.

Skills

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work within a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to teach junior staff
• Evidence of audit projects

Desirable

• Evidence of research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/MFDS/MRCS or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience in the management of facial trauma, dento-alveolar pathology, oral medicine and generic in-patient management skills

Desirable

• Head and neck surgical oncology, surgical Dermatology.

Skills

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work within a team

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to teach junior staff
• Evidence of audit projects

Desirable

• Evidence of research

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Luis-Carlos Freire

[email protected]

02087250024

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SNCT-CAI-8328681-JT

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

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