Clinical Fellow Audiovestibular Medicine

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in the UK seeks a Clinical Fellow in Audiovestibular Medicine for a fixed term of 3 months. The role involves clinical responsibilities, collaboration with various departments, and opportunities for in-house teaching. Ideal candidates should be GMC registered and have relevant training in Audiovestibular Medicine or similar fields. Competitive salary from £52,291 to £67,610 pro rata is offered.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and competencies in Audiovestibular Medicine, Otolaryngology, General Medicine, Paediatrics or General Practice are required.
• Completion of Intercollegiate MRCP, FRCS (ORL-HNS), or equivalents is usually expected.
• Experience in Audiovestibular Medicine or Otolaryngology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the department under the guidance of consultants.
• Develop good working relationships with key departments such as ENT, Haematology/Oncology, Radiology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology.
• Clinical commitments with opportunities for admin work and in-house teaching.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment

Basic Surgical skills

Computer Literacy/ IT Skills

Interest in basic clinical research

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Higher Degree MSc MPhil in related discipline

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Clinical Fellow Audiovestibular Medicine. The closing date is 04 November 2025.

The post is fixed term for 3 months, available for 1.0 WTE, with part-time applications considered.

The position offers experience in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at a tertiary level, including areas such as Cochlear Implant, BAHA, Craniofacial syndromes, Cleft Palate, Vestibular Medicine, Auditory Processing difficulties, Auditory Neuropathy, Dual Sensory Impairment and other complex conditions.

Requirements include GMC registration and competencies of Higher Medical or Surgical Training (or equivalent) in Audiovestibular Medicine, Otolaryngology, General Medicine, Paediatrics or General Practice. UK applicants would usually have completed the Intercollegiate MRCP, FRCS (ORL-HNS) (or equivalent). Candidates with MSc or diploma in Audiovestibular Medicine will be considered. Candidates are expected to have experience in Audiovestibular Medicine or Otolaryngology. Candidates with experience in Community Paediatrics, General Medicine and Neurology will be considered.

For further info please contact Dr Sebastian Hendricks ([e-mail]) or [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow is responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the department under close guidance of the Consultants. They will develop good working relationships with other key departments such as ENT, Haematology/Oncology, Radiology, Neurology and Ophthalmology. They will work with the Specialist registrar in the department.

The post provides the opportunity of gaining experience in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine at a tertiary level, particularly in areas such as Cochlear Implant, BAHA, Craniofacial anomalies, Cleft palate, Vestibular Medicine, Auditory Processing difficulties, Auditory Neuropathy, Dual Sensory Impairment and other complex medical profiles. The post holder will have mainly clinical commitments, with admin work and opportunities to attend in-house teaching sessions. The timetable will have some flexibility around the interests of the individual.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we will provide children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard and that diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities; please view attachments for the person specification.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Appropriate GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH Part 1, FRCS or equivalent
• Higher Degree MSc MPhil in related discipline MRCS Prizes and Scholarships BSc/BMedSci

Experience/Knowledge

• Higher specialist training in Audiovestibular Medicine, ENT, Paediatrics, General Medicine, General Practice or Neurology
• Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Appropriate level of Audiovestibular Medicine clinical knowledge
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of general paediatrics and knowledge of basic texts/conditions
• Clinical experience in other related specialties e.g. ENT/Paediatrics/Neurology/General Medicine
• Published research
• Understanding of Paediatric ENT
• Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of principles of research
• Understanding of principles of audit

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Basic Surgical skills
• Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
• An interest in basic clinical 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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£52,291 to £67,610 a year pro rata, per annum