Junior Dental Fellow | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£54,499 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Junior Dental Fellow

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at UHS is delighted to offer a 12 month contract for a Junior Dental Fellow. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

This post aims to support career development and the candidate will have excellent training opportunities in wider aspect of OMFS/OS as well as the opportunity to link with Portsmouth Dental academy for a fully funded PGCert. 

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

The placement involves duties at three sites (Southampton General Hospital, Independent Sector treatment centre at Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton and Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. All inpatient activities are based at Southampton General Hospital. There is no nighttime on call commitment, which is covered by the hospital at night team. On-call experience is gained during standard working hours 8 am-2030. Annual leave and study leave is allocated; flexibility is offered when possible.1 in 6 on-call weekends Sat and Sun 0730 – 20.30 at the end of on call wk 1. One FY2 (surgical) is part of the team and participates in the on call rota.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026

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