ENT Head & Neck Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior clinical fellow in ENT Head and Neck on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that prioritizes staff development and wellbeing. You will be involved in one-stop diagnostic clinics, perform advanced clinical assessments, and contribute to the development of services in line with Trust policy. This position provides a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Research opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice required.
• MRCS or equivalent and FRCS (ORL-HNS) are essential qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and treatment where appropriate.
• Teach, train, and supervise postgraduate trainees.
• Attend clinics for non-surgical and surgical treatment.

Skills

Strategic and operational communication

Ability to handle ENT and Head & Neck emergencies

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice

MRCS or equivalent

FRCS (ORL-HNS)

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed-term contract as a senior clinical fellow in ENT Head and Neck.

The department offers one-stop diagnostic clinics in collaboration with Radiology, Cellular Pathology, and Endocrinology. Annually, over 100 thyroid and parathyroid operations are performed, supported by intraoperative rapid parathyroid hormone testing and nerve testing. The ENT clinic at Kingston Hospital is equipped with advanced ultrasound machines, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn and perform head and neck ultrasound as part of clinical assessments or diagnostics. Cone Beam CT scanning is also available onsite.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide advice and treatment where appropriate.
2. Help develop the service in accordance with Trust policy.
3. Teach, train, and supervise postgraduate trainees as appropriate.
4. Demonstrate professional excellence and deliver efficient care in line with clinical caseload.
5. Attend clinics for the non-surgical and surgical (re)treatment of Tier 3 complex endodontic cases.
6. Assist colleagues in educating general dental practitioners and providing advice.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matter to us. We invest in your development and wellbeing through a supportive environment, research opportunities, wellbeing resources, recognition programs, and more. We welcome you wherever you work within our organization.

Additional information

Date posted: 30 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 396-2795-MS

Job location: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB

Job responsibilities

For full details, see attached job description. For informal discussion, contact Mr Enyi Ofo at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications (Essential):

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice
• MRCS or equivalent
• FRCS (ORL-HNS)

Desirable:

• Higher qualifications
• Presentations/publications

Clinical Experience (Essential):

• Senior trainees (Post CCT or final year)
• Ability to handle ENT and Head & Neck emergencies

Desirable:

• Research participation
• Validated clinical procedures in logbook

Management Skills (Essential):

• Strategic and operational communication

Desirable:

• Management training
• Knowledge of finance/budgets

Experience in Training, Audit, and Research (Essential):

• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of clinical governance and audits

Desirable:

• Peer-reviewed research articles