Hearing Implants and Otology Fellow

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Nottingham is inviting applications for the position of Advanced Otology Fellow. This role offers senior trainees an opportunity to gain extensive experience in otology and cochlear implantation. The fellow will participate in on-call provisions and help train junior doctors. Candidates should have GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training. A comprehensive package of duties awaits, alongside mentorship opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent required.
• Distinction or honours during Postgraduate training.
• Experience in supervising junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the middle tier of on-call provisions.
• Supervise and train junior SpRs and new junior doctors.
• Conduct clinical assessments and research projects.

Skills

Teaching clinical skills

Supervision and training

Research participation

Education

GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate training with distinctions

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Hearing Implants and Otology Fellow

The closing date is 12 October 2025

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST Advanced Otology/Cochlear Implantation FELLOW Applications are invited for the post of Advanced Otology Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing September 2026. This post will provide senior trainees who have completed the majority of their training with an opportunity to gain further experience in all aspects of otology, cochlear implantation and skull base surgery as part of a large and well established multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Duties are at the Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals. The fellow may participate in a 1 in 7 'hot week' cover arrangement, to participate in the middle tier of on-call provision, and to help with the training and supervision of more junior SpRs and new junior doctors (F2 - ST2). To be considered for the post applicants must be senior trainees, ideally Post CCT or Year 6.

About us

Our ENT department provides a comprehensive range of ORL-HNS services, and is organised on a sub specialty basis. The department is situated in a purpose built PFI building and is shared with Ophthalmology. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are 3 ENT operating theatres with a wide range of equipment including new 4K Karl Storz endoscopy stacks, microscopes, navigation as well as new otology drills being procured. In addition, there over £600K worth of new state-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment to equip our outpatient consulting rooms.

Job responsibilities

Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration. Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

• GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent
• Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training

Experience

• Post-CCT ENT (or equivalent) and able to supervise/train Spr to operate
• Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals

Teaching

• Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
• Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings

Research

• Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project
• Participation in a clinically-based research project.

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.