Senior Otology Fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a specialist for ENT services to provide advanced otology and auditory implant surgery. This role involves working under supervisory guidance, diagnostic responsibilities, and participation in research. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in otology and be capable of training specialist trainees. This opportunity supports gaining more experience in a leading medical environment and is committed to sustainability in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Extensive operative experience in otology and auditory implants.
• Ability to provide advanced otology services.
• Educational capability for surgical training of otological trainees.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment in specialist clinics.
• Participate in departmental research and surgical lists.
• Provide education and training to specialist trainees.

Job description

The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Azhar Shaida, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital. This will include:

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend.
• Actively participate in the departmental research.
• Carry out specialist Otology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave.
• Educate and carry out surgical training to specialist otological trainees.

This post provides advanced otology and auditory implant surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the field of otology and auditory implants. 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.

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.
• 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.