Main area ENT Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (n/a) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (n/a) Job ref 164-7877769
Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Queens Medical Centre Town Nottingham Salary £73,992 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/05/2026 23:59
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Head and Neck Advanced Surgical Oncology Fellow to join our dynamic team. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for advanced training and specialization in the field of head and neck surgical oncology under the guidance of leading experts.
The appointment is a full‑time, 12‑month clinical fellowship, exposing candidates to all areas of otolaryngological head and neck surgery, including robotic surgery and free tissue pharyngeal reconstruction. It is designed to develop skills to a level that will enable independent practice as a Head & Neck Surgeon. Clinical and educational supervision will be provided by the fellowship directors.
Main duties of the job
* Provide head and neck surgical oncology services, including benign head and neck disease.
* Support head and neck emergency cases and ward patients during working days; may contribute to mid‑tier out-of‑hours on‑call provision.
* Assist in the training of junior doctors (F2 – ST2) and medical students entering the department.
* Post‑CCT fellowship position, with consideration for candidates nearing completion of specialist training; training may not be accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Training & Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice in the UK
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
* Five years experience as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent
* ALS/ATLS/CCrISP certification
* Distinction, prizes or honours during postgraduate training
Experience
* Good and wide‑ranging recent experience of ENT in acute inpatient settings in large acute hospitals.
* Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Head & Neck Surgery.
* Competent to work without direct supervision.
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
Teaching, Audit and Research
* Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
* Evidence of completed audit projects.
* Peer‑reviewed journal publications (including audit and original research).
* Evidence of successful grant applications.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Awareness of limitations and when to escalates concerns.
Planning and Organisation
* Able to prioritise and manage time effectively.
Other Requirements
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
Equality and Diversity
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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