Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Head and Neck Advanced Surgical Oncology Fellow to join our dynamic team. This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for advanced training and specialization in the field of head and neck surgical oncology under the guidance of leading experts. The appointment is for a full-time position providing exposure and training in all areas of Otolaryngological head and neck surgery including robotic surgery and free tissue pharyngeal reconstruction. This is a one year clinical fellowship programme designed to develop skills to a level that will enable independent practice as a Head & Neck Surgeon. Clinical and educational supervision will be provided by Mr Sethi, Simons & Ubayasiri.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship will be primarily head and neck surgical oncology though benign head and neck disease forms part of the workload. Duties are at Nottingham University Hospitals.
The fellow is not expected to take part in the middle grade 'hot week' oncall rota though there is an explicit expectation for the fellow to support head and neck emergency cases, and ward patients, during the working day. The fellow may also contribute to the middle tier of out of hours on-call provision.
They will be expected to help with the training of new junior doctors (F2 - ST2) and medical students, when they start in the department.
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.
About us
The ENT department is situated in a purpose built PFI building completed in 2000 and shared with Ophthalmology. The department therefore enjoys modern and well equipped facilities. There are thirteen outpatient consulting rooms, with three microscope/treatment rooms and a full range of equipment.
State-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment has been installed in the outpatient department. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are three ENT operating theatres as well as paediatric theatres with a wide range of equipment including CO2 and KTP lasers, and Image Guidance systems.
There is an established Head & Neck Robotic Surgery programme led by Mr Simons & Mr Sethi as well as close working links with Maxillofacial, Thoracic, Vascular & Upper GI Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached.
Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at time of appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached.
Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at time of appointment.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS/ATLS/CCrISP
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of ENT in acute inpatient settings in large acute hospitals
- Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Head & Neck Surgery
- Competent to work without direct supervision
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Evidence of completed audit
- Peer reviewed journal publications
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects in peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of successful grant applications.
- Original research publications
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Awareness of limitations and when to escalate concerns
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ALS/ATLS/CCrISP
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of ENT in acute inpatient settings in large acute hospitals
- Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Head & Neck Surgery
- Competent to work without direct supervision
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
- Evidence of completed audit
- Peer reviewed journal publications
Desirable
- Publication of audit projects in peer reviewed journals.
- Evidence of successful grant applications.
- Original research publications
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Awareness of limitations and when to escalate concerns
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
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.
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.
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).