Job summary Department of ENT Surgery Head and Neck Fellow (ST8 level) Applications are invited for a Head and Neck Fellow at ST8 Level in ENT Surgery based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced consultants enhancing their surgical skills to a level that will enable independent practice as a consultant in this area of ENT surgery. The appointment is 12 months. This post is designed as a post CCT position, but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered. Please note however that this period may not be accredited for training by the Royal College of Surgeons. The appointment will be at the grade of ST8 for both daily clinical work and for on-call work. The Department serves the entire Leicestershire areawith a number of sub-speciality interests being represented. There are also close links with the Leicester University Medical School. Main duties of the job The Fellow will be a senior non-consultant member of the ENT department, and will receive comprehensive training in Head and Neck. The success of the Fellowship is dependent upon integration into the existing firms of theconsultants such that teaching, training and clinical experience is maximised for all concerned. The general duties such as organisation and running of clinics and operating lists in the consultants' absence are commensurate with the position of a senior member of the firm. The Fellow will be responsible for covering the clinical and theatre sessions in the absence of the consultants. The fellow is expected to work with members of the Consultant staff to design, carry out and write up research projects and audit About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6942435-ENT Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities The fellowship will be in all aspects of Head and Neck surgery and the post will be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. You will take part in a 1 in 7 hot week on-call rota, supervising emergency cases, and ward patients, during the working day, and be expected to help with the training and supervision of new junior doctors (F2 ST2), aswell as take part in Department meetings, research and audit. The ENT Department take an active role in the education of undergraduate medical students at Leicester Medical School and is also concernedwith the teaching of speech therapy students, nurses and Operating Department Practitioners. In addition there are opportunities to be involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate simulation. Job description Job responsibilities The fellowship will be in all aspects of Head and Neck surgery and the post will be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary. You will take part in a 1 in 7 hot week on-call rota, supervising emergency cases, and ward patients, during the working day, and be expected to help with the training and supervision of new junior doctors (F2 ST2), aswell as take part in Department meetings, research and audit. The ENT Department take an active role in the education of undergraduate medical students at Leicester Medical School and is also concernedwith the teaching of speech therapy students, nurses and Operating Department Practitioners. In addition there are opportunities to be involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate simulation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with Licence to practice FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent Desirable Higher Degree Experience Essential Five Years as a Type 1 (NTN/NTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent Ability Essential Competent to work without direct supervision Shows awareness of own limitations Motivation Essential Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Head & Neck Punctuality Desirable Ability to organise own learning and time Personality Essential Good Communication Skills Desirable Able to work in multidisciplinary team Audit/Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of completed audit Research Essential Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research Peer reviewed journal publications Desirable Evidence of successful grant applications Management Essential To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas) Teaching & Training Essential Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with Licence to practice FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent Desirable Higher Degree Experience Essential Five Years as a Type 1 (NTN/NTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent Ability Essential Competent to work without direct supervision Shows awareness of own limitations Motivation Essential Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Head & Neck Punctuality Desirable Ability to organise own learning and time Personality Essential Good Communication Skills Desirable Able to work in multidisciplinary team Audit/Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of completed audit Research Essential Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research Peer reviewed journal publications Desirable Evidence of successful grant applications Management Essential To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas) Teaching & Training Essential Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)