Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior Post CCT) in Head & Neck (ENT)

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+/Senior Post CCT) in Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery within ENT from 02 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post include management of Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Pathology under the supervision of four Surgeons. Cambridge University Hospitals is a regional and tertiary referral centre and runs a busy Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Unit. All aspects of Head and Neck surgery are performed in the Unit and there is close collaboration with the Neurosurgical team for the management of craniofacial pathology.

In order to be considered applicants must be senior trainees, either Post CCT or in the final years of training. Applicants will be expected to have had basic training in Head & Neck Surgery. Other essential criteria include FRCS (ORL) and evidence of participation in research.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 to £63,527 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-SCF-4740

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will gain considerable experience in management of Surgical Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease as all these procedures are performed by the ENT Department. The Unit runs an active research programme and the Fellow will be invited to participate in this. The Fellow will be expected to take part in the Middle Grade on-call rota.

Candidates applying from overseas should have equivalent experience in ENT and hold an exit ENT qualification.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful post holder will gain considerable experience in management of Surgical Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease as all these procedures are performed by the ENT Department. The Unit runs an active research programme and the Fellow will be invited to participate in this. The Fellow will be expected to take part in the Middle Grade on-call rota.

Candidates applying from overseas should have equivalent experience in ENT and hold an exit ENT qualification.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes=1, No=0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes=1, No=0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided

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

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon for ENT

Mr Brian Fish

brian.fish1@nhs.net

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£63,152 to £63,527 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-SCF-4740

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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