Senior Clinical Fellow ENT Otology- October 2026

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Otology to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex otological diseases. The role involves supervised training, participation in MDT meetings, and commitment to the education of junior doctors. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and relevant fellowship qualifications. This is an opportunity to advance in a reputable institution known for specialist care in London.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and a Fellow of the Royal College.
• Evidence of continuing medical education.
• Experience in teaching and training junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MDT meetings for implantation otology and skull base surgery.
• Manage post-operative patients and conduct necessary follow-ups.
• Arrange and conduct educational training for junior staff.

Skills

Medical Education

Experience in Otology

Teaching Ability

Management Skills

Research Skills

Education

Full Registration with GMC

Fellowship of the Royal College

Higher Additional Qualification

Possession of CCT

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow ENT Otology - October 2026

Closing date: 21 October 2025.

This post is suitable for post CCT Specialist Registrars (or equivalent) seeking to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex otological disease including implantation otology and lateral skull base surgery. The post offers supervised training in all aspects of surgical otology including cochlear implantation, implantation of bone conducting implants (BCI) and surgery for chronic ear disease and otosclerosis. The post also involves training in lateral skull base surgery including but not limited to the management of acoustic neuromas. This experience is in conjunction with the neuro-surgical department. Relevant post-operative management of these patients is an essential part of this post. The successful individual will participate in regular MDT meetings in both implantation otology and skull base surgery. These include radiological reviews of relevant imaging. This Fellowship to start in October 2026.

Main duties of the job

St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.

St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations and has now integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St George's University of London, and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St George's has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We also provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth, and regional care as both an acute, hyper acute stroke unit and trauma centre.

About us

St George's Hospital shares its site in Tooting with St George's Medical School and Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. The Medical School is one of the medical schools of the University of London and admits 160 students for the five year course. The curriculum has recently been restructured to conform to revised GMC requirements. There is a course of study for the Uniting Examining Board and Accelerated Graduate Entry Course. St George's is the only medical school in the area encompassing the former South Thames West Region and has formal link with the Epsom and St Helier Trust for the training of undergraduates and postgraduate students.

The otolaryngology service has been successfully configured on the 'hub and spoke' model and following its work as an 'Action on ENT' Pilot site has been developed into a formal network. The Service is centered at St George's where complex surgery is carried out. Day surgery is performed at a number of partner hospitals- Kingston (KH), Epsom, St Helier (E/SH) and the Mayday (MH)- fed through outpatient services at these hospitals. St George's also provides the emergency cover for these hospitals.

Job responsibilities

St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.

St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest healthcare organisations and has now integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St Georges University of London, and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St Georges has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We also provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth, and regional care as both an acute, hyper acute stroke unit and trauma centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full registration with the GMC
• Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body
• Higher additional qualification
• Possession of CCT

Experience & ability

• Evidence of continuing medical education.
• Other specific medical interests

Teaching

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
• Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course

Management

• Willingness to participate in management activities
• Motivated to ensure achievement of defined targets
• Experience of change management

Research

• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
• Willingness to continue participation in research

Disposition

• Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
• Enthusiastic and approachable

Other

• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust