Clinical Fellow in Adult Neurotology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Liverpool is offering a one-year clinical Fellowship in Otology and Neurotology, focusing on skull base surgery. The ideal candidate will have FRCS (ORL–HNS) or equivalent, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to research. Responsibilities include preparing patients for MDT meetings and contributing to national training courses. This fellowship commences on August 5, 2026.

Benefits

Support for research, audit, and publication activities

Qualifications

• Valid UK professional registration required.
• Demonstrated experience in skull base surgery essential.
• Flexibility to work across related specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present patients in MDT.
• Provide specialist input in NF2 and skull base MDTs.
• Support research, audit and publication activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching ability

Surgical skills in otology

Education

FRCS (ORL–HNS) or equivalent

ST7 or equivalent surgical training in Otolaryngology

Job description

Overview

A bi‑weekly skull base multidisciplinary team meeting takes place in a dedicated video conferencing room. Specialist NF2 MDTs occur every six months. The department is supported by a state‑of‑the‑art audiological service. Candidates should be trained in all aspects of lateral skull base and neuro‑otological procedures, with possible exposure to anterior skull base and extended endoscopic anterior skull base surgery.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of patients in the MDT.
• Provide specialist input in NF2 and skull base MDTs.
• Participate in national and international training courses.
• Support research, audit and publication activities.

Essential Criteria

• FRCS (ORL–HNS) or equivalent.
• Completed at least ST7 or equivalent higher surgical training in Otolaryngology.
• Peri‑ or post‑CCT.
• Valid UK professional registration.
• Excellent teamwork and teaching ability.
• Basic surgical skill set in otology and skull base surgery.

Desirable Criteria

• Higher qualifications: MD, BSc, MPhil, PhD.
• Completed at least ST6 or equivalent higher surgical training in Otolaryngology.
• CST rotational experience in Neurosurgery.
• Evidence of audit and research publications in surgery.
• Flexibility to work across related specialties.

Fellowship Details

One year clinical Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology / Adult Skull Base surgery commencing 5 August 2026.

Equality & Diversity

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and under‑represented groups in the NHS. All appointments are made on merit and comply with The Equality Act 2010.