ENT / Max Fax Senior Clinical fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow for the Head & Neck ENT team. This role involves delivering primary surgery and participating in clinical research aimed at improving patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have significant post-graduate experience in Head and Neck surgery and a commitment to personal development. Competitive salary of £73,992 plus London weighting offered. This position starts in September 2026.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in Head and Neck surgery equivalent.
• Experience at SpR level or equivalent.
• Competence in clinical skills as per specialty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary surgery and post-operative care in advanced head and neck surgical oncology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for high-quality patient care.
• Engage in research and service improvement projects.

Skills

Clinical skills relevant to Head and Neck training

Commitment to personal and professional development

IT skills for hospital data systems

Education

Full registration with GMC

MRCS or equivalent postgraduate diploma

Completion of specialist training in Otolaryngology

BDS or equivalent

Job description

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ENT / Max Fax Senior Clinical fellow

The closing date is 10 November 2025

We are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to recruit Senior Clinical Fellows to join the Head & Neck ENT team, within the Surgical Specialties division at UCLH. The post is available to start September 2026.

Main duties of the job

This is an interesting opportunity for experienced trainees who seek to perfectionate delivery of primary surgery and post‑operative care in advanced head and neck surgical oncology cases. The post holder will learn to work alongside a knowledgeable team of multidisciplinary professionals that contribute to high quality care with enhanced recovery. There is ample opportunity to learn and hone skills in major ablative surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract, and harvest and transfer of autologous tissue for the purpose of reconstruction.

Applicants will also be encouraged to participate in research, audit and service improvement within UCL collaboration projects around individual development requirements and the need of the service. The ultimate goal of the fellowship is to leave the post‑holder in conditions to take consultant/staff surgeon posts, preferably in academic institutions.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for Full registration with GMC
• MRCS/ or equivalent postgraduate diploma
• Completion of specialist training in Otolaryngology, OMFS , General Surgery (with head and neck surgery training) or Plastic Surgery (with head and neck surgery training)
• BDS or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• A minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in Head and Neck surgery equivalent
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to Head and Neck trainingExperience at SpR level or equivalent
• Experience in other related specialties
• ATLS/APLS/ ALS or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to personal and professional development in Head and Neck
• Commitment to personal and professional development in Head and Neck
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Knowledge of evidence informed practice

Clinical Governance Audit and IT

• Good understanding of hospital clinical data repositories and adequate IT skills to support your work

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£73,992 a year per annum plus London weighting