Senior Clinical Fellow in Rhinology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Truro is offering a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Rhinology. This position focuses on advanced training in rhinology, offering opportunities for independent practice and surgical training. The fellow will be involved in clinical training, research, and supervision of junior doctors. Ideal candidates must possess GMC registration and relevant qualifications, with a competitive salary ranging from £52,656 to £65,048 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in the field of rhinology.
• Attended appropriate training courses in rhinology.

Responsibilities

• Develop full competency in the clinical assessment and management of rhinologic conditions.
• Independently undertake minimally invasive endoscopic approaches.
• Complete at least one publication and presentation of work.

Skills

Subspecialist interest in Rhinology

Published in peer-reviewed journals

Education

Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)

CCT (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Rhinology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Senior Clinical Fellow in Rhinology - Starting in October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical fellowship in advanced rhinology, lacrimal and plastics surgery at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is a 12 month fellowship programme designed to develop the skills to a level to deliver independent practice as a Rhinology Consultant.

The primary objective of the fellowship is to provide advanced clinical training in the management of diseases of the nose, paranasal sinuses and associated orbital disease. Additional experience in facial plastics and reconstruction can be offered.

Main duties of the job

The specific learning objectives of the fellowship are:

Knowledge: To develop full competency in the clinical assessment and management of benign and malignant rhinologic conditions.

Practical: To be able to independently undertake minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to the paranasal sinuses and orbit including primary and revision endoscopic sinus surgery, advanced frontal sinus surgery including Draf 3/Modified Endoscopic Lothrop, endoscopic approaches to treat orbital and lacrimal disease including dacryocystorhinostomy and orbital decompression, and endoscopic treatment of benign and malignant nasal tumours. Opportunities for training in facial plastics will be offered including septorhinoplasty and the surgical treatment of naso-facial skin cancer including reconstruction.

Research: Dedicated research time will be offered to complete at least one publication and presentation of work at international meetings will be supported.

Rhinology fellowship training is provided by the subspeciality rhinology team and led by Professor Neil Tan. The fellow will hold a senior position in the department including supporting the supervision of registrar and junior doctors. The post is expected to include at least 2 days of operating and 1.5 days of outpatient activity. At least 2 half-days per week will be allocated to CPD, audit and research.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
• Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)
• CCT (or equivalent)

Experience

• Subspecialist interest in Rhinology
• Attended appropriate training courses in rhinology.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in the field of rhinology
• Published in peer-reviewed journals

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.

£52,656 to £65,048 a yearPer Annum Pro rata for part time