Rhinology Fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rhinology Fellow for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role involves providing specialist ENT services at the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital under clinical supervision, with a focus on Rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery.

Ideal candidates are post-CCT trainees seeking advanced experience, with prior operative experience. Accreditation by the Royal College of Surgeons of England is supported.

Qualifications

• Post-CCT trainee seeking further experience in Rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery
• Fellowship accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics attended
• Actively participate in departmental research
• Carry out specialist Rhinology lists in event of theatre availability due to consultant leave
• Educate and train Rhinology trainees in surgery

Job description

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint an Rhinology Fellow who has a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Prem Randhawa, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. This will include:

• a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend
• b) Actively participate in the departmental research
• c) To carry out specialist Rhinology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave
• d) Ability to educate and carry out surgical training to specialist rhinology trainees

This post provides advanced rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the above fields. Previous extensive operative experience in this area would enhance the training opportunities for the successful applicant. This post is not recognised for training by the SAC in Otolaryngology but applications for recognition of training will be fully supported. The fellowship has accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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), 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.
• UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff
• UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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.

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