Job summary Closing date is due to be 23/01/2025, Shortlisting due week commencing 27/01/2025, and Interviews due week commencing 03/02/202. Applications are invited for one senior Clinical Fellow post in ENT for a fixed term period of 6 months with an option to extend to 12 months, commencing in April 2025. We are looking to appoint an innovative and high performing individual to join our ENT team. We are an enthusiastic department, keen to encourage personal and professional development. There is a requirement for on-call duties 1:7 rota. We can provide subspecialisation in Otology / Implant Surgery, Rhinology (including Septo-rhinoplasty) and Head and Neck Surgery (malignant and benign) dependent on the needs of the successful candidate. The timetable will be adapted appropriately. Whilst working alongside the ENT senior team, there will also be plenty of opportunity for the successful candidate to improve both clinical and surgical skills and they will be encouraged to be involved in clinical audit, quality improvement and research work. This is an excellent opportunity to join the dynamic, forward thinking team at Bradford. Main duties of the job This post will be for the duration of 6 months with an option to extend to 12 months. The job will be similar to that of our training grade senior specialty registrars. The post will be suitable for a trainee who is accredited and wishes to further enhance their clinical skills in a specialist area of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS). About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £37,068 to £57,570 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-25-6854291 Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Head & Neck, Thyroid Surgery There is ample opportunity for the post holder to develop further skills in head and neck surgery. Bradford is an accredited cancer centre in the Yorkshire Cancer Network and serves a patient population of about 1 million for head and neck services. A neck lump clinic is established with over 1000 new referrals seen annually. In addition the bulk of malignant and endocrine thyroid and parathyroid surgery is performed in the ORL-HNS unit at Bradford. Rhinology, Facial Plastics The ORL-HNS unit perform the majority of rhinoplasty surgery for Bradford. In addition there will be opportunity for the post holder to observe facial plastic procedures subject to arrangement with consultants from the Plastic Surgery department at BTHT. There will be ample opportunity to gain experience in rhinology and there are over 200 endoscopic sinus surgery procedures performed annually including frontal sinus surgery. Otology The ORL-HNS unit at BTHT offer a supra-regional cochlear implant service with over 100 implants performed per year. A wide range of otological conditions are seen and over 100 mastoid procedures are performed annually. Job description Job responsibilities Head & Neck, Thyroid Surgery There is ample opportunity for the post holder to develop further skills in head and neck surgery. Bradford is an accredited cancer centre in the Yorkshire Cancer Network and serves a patient population of about 1 million for head and neck services. A neck lump clinic is established with over 1000 new referrals seen annually. In addition the bulk of malignant and endocrine thyroid and parathyroid surgery is performed in the ORL-HNS unit at Bradford. Rhinology, Facial Plastics The ORL-HNS unit perform the majority of rhinoplasty surgery for Bradford. In addition there will be opportunity for the post holder to observe facial plastic procedures subject to arrangement with consultants from the Plastic Surgery department at BTHT. There will be ample opportunity to gain experience in rhinology and there are over 200 endoscopic sinus surgery procedures performed annually including frontal sinus surgery. Otology The ORL-HNS unit at BTHT offer a supra-regional cochlear implant service with over 100 implants performed per year. A wide range of otological conditions are seen and over 100 mastoid procedures are performed annually. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience relevant to the specialty Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development Clinical governance / audit experience Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk Out of hours experience relevant to job. Desirable Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent Skills Essential Practical skills in relation to the speciality Proven ability to work in different clinical settings Clear communication skills Organisation and planning Empathy and sensitivity All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence Desirable Interest in teaching and management Multilingual Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Acute care safe - up to date ALS Relevant specialty clinical knowledge Desirable Specialist Knowledge Exam ALS Instructors Certificate Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post]. Desirable Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience relevant to the specialty Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development Clinical governance / audit experience Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk Out of hours experience relevant to job. Desirable Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent Skills Essential Practical skills in relation to the speciality Proven ability to work in different clinical settings Clear communication skills Organisation and planning Empathy and sensitivity All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence Desirable Interest in teaching and management Multilingual Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues. Acute care safe - up to date ALS Relevant specialty clinical knowledge Desirable Specialist Knowledge Exam ALS Instructors Certificate Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post]. Desirable Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Duckworth Lane Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)