Advanced Head & Neck Fellow in ENT
The closing date is 04 May 2026
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 for a full-time position providing exposure and training in all areas of Otolaryngological head and neck surgery including robotic surgery and free tissue pharyngeal reconstruction. This one‑year clinical fellowship programme 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 Mr Sethi, Simons and Ubayasiri.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship will be primarily head and neck surgical oncology, though benign head and neck disease forms part of the workload.
Duties are at Nottingham University Hospitals.
The fellow is not expected to take part in the middle grade ‘hot week’ on‑call rota, but is expected to support head and neck emergency cases and ward patients during the working day. The fellow may also contribute to the middle tier of out‑of‑hours on‑call provision.
They will be expected to help with the training of new junior doctors (F2‑ST2) and medical students when they start in the department.
This post is designed as a post‑CCT position, but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered. Please note that this period may not be accredited for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.
Job responsibilities
The ENT department is situated in a purpose‑built PFI building completed in 2000 and shared with Ophthalmology, providing modern and well‑equipped facilities. There are thirteen outpatient consulting rooms, three microscope/treatment rooms and a full range of equipment.
State‑of‑the‑art video‑endoscopic equipment has been installed in the outpatient department. There is a 34‑bed inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology, and a 22‑bed paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are three ENT operating theatres and paediatric theatres with equipment including CO₂ and KTP lasers and image guidance systems.
There is an established Head & Neck Robotic Surgery programme led by Mr Simons and Mr Sethi, with close working links with Maxillofacial, Thoracic, Vascular and Upper GI Surgery.
Training & Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice in the UK
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS (ORL‑HNS) or equivalent
* Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent
* ALS/ATLS/CCrISP
* 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
* Peer‑reviewed journal publications
* Publication of audit projects in peer‑reviewed journals
* Evidence of successful grant applications
* Original research publications
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Awareness of limitations and when to escalat[e] concerns
Planning and Organisation
* Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Other Requirements
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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