Skull Base, Cochlear Implant and Complex Otology Fellowship

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in the UK seeks a qualified professional for a 12-month position in skull base surgery and cochlear implantation. The role involves independent practice in a multidisciplinary team and high-quality clinical research. Applicants must possess the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent and have extensive experience in middle ear otology. This position offers flexible working opportunities and a competitive benefits package, contributing to a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the field of middle ear otology is required.

Responsibilities

• Enable independent practice in skull base surgery within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Conduct high-quality clinical research related to otology and cochlear implantation.

Skills

Independent practice in skull base surgery

Cochlear implantation

Middle ear otology experience

Education

FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Job description

A Vacancy at Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited from the UK and internationally for the above post to commence September 2026. The post will be for a period of 12 months.

The aim of the post will be to enable independent practice in skull base surgery, cochlear implantation and complex otology within a multidisciplinary setting as well as providing the opportunity to carry out high quality clinical research.

The skull base surgery is carried out at Salford Royal Hospital and the otology and cochlear implantation is carried out Manchester Royal Infirmary. Both units have an international reputation for excellence and are amongst the busiest units in the UK. The unit also has the largest neurofibromatosis type II practice in the UK and is one of the largest auditory brainstem implant units in the world.

The successful applicant should have obtained the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent and have already gained extensive experience in the field of middle ear otology.

The salary will be SpR equivalent and will require the successful applicant to take part in a 1 in 8 specialist registrar on call rota that will cover Salford Royal Hospital. The post does not carry a National Training Number and those applicants who do not yet have their CCT should discuss the post with their regional programme director.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciate and inspire– to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window).

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.