Clinical Fellow in ENT

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is inviting applications for an Otology & Balance Fellow (ST8 level) to be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will enhance their surgical skills, participating in various ENT procedures including mastoidectomies, while engaging in significant clinical research projects. This 12-month fellowship is an excellent opportunity for those aspiring to develop their expertise in otology and balance disorders. A strong commitment to improving patient care in ENT is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at ST8 level or nearing completion of specialist training.
• Experience with middle ear surgery is desirable.
• Ability to work in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily clinical work at ST8 level.
• Participate in on-call duties.
• Assist with ongoing research projects.

Skills

Surgical skills in ENT procedures

Research project involvement

Clinical assessment techniques

Education

Completion of specialist training programme

Job description

Overview

Otology & Balance Fellow (ST8 level) November 2026-October 2027 Applications are invited for an Otology & Balance Fellow at ST8 Level in ENT Surgery based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced consultants, led by Professor Peter Rea, enhancing their surgical skills to a level that will enable independent practice as a consultant in this area of ENT surgery. The appointment is 12 months.

The Otology team perform all aspects of middle ear surgery and run the nationally acclaimed Leicester Balance Centre. There is a busy mastoidectomy practice for both cholesteatoma and CSOM with exposure to traditional and endoscopic techniques, and dedicated adult and paediatric BAHA programmes. There will be opportunities to undertake ossicular and stapes surgeries, as well as most middle and external ear procedures. The Balance Centre in Leicester hosts some 7,000 appointments per year and will allow the Fellow to learn advanced assessment techniques as well as management. A number of major research projects are on-going and the successful candidate will be expected to assist with research projects that suit their needs. Leicester is also one of only 4 dedicated PCD units in England.

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 however that this period may not be accredited for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.

Responsibilities

• The appointment will be at the grade of ST8 for both daily clinical work and for on-call work.
• The Department serves the entire Leicestershire area with a number of sub-specialty interests being represented.
• There are close links with the Leicester University Medical School.

Additional information

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk

Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Galletly; Job title: Service Manager; Email: [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone].

For further information about this post if you are successfully shortlisted, please contact Professor Peter Rea, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, Tel [phone].