Senior Clinical Fellow ENT Otology- October 2026

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tooting is seeking a post CCT Specialist Registrar to specialise in complex otological diseases including cochlear implantation. This role offers comprehensive training in surgical otology and participation in multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and show evidence of continued medical education. The position includes opportunities for teaching and research, making it ideal for ambitious professionals committed to personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience of continuing medical education required.
• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regular MDT meetings in both implantation otology and skull base surgery.
• Organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, and medical students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Team player

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body

Job description

Job summary: 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full registration with the GMC
• Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body

Desirable: Higher additional qualification, Possession of CCT

Experience & ability

• Evidence of continuing medical education

Desirable: Other specific medical interests

Teaching

• Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students

Desirable: 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

Desirable: Experience of change management

Research

• Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians

Desirable: Willingness to continue participation in research

Disposition

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

Desirable: Enthusiastic and approachable

Other

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Committed to personal and professional development

Desirable: 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.