Job summary
There are 3 Fellowship Posts
Advanced Fellowship Posts (3 posts). This post mirrors the Interface Head and Neck Fellowship and is recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of England National Surgical Fellowship Scheme and it is suitable for post-CCST SpR's who are interested in obtaining further specialist experience before taking up a Consultant post. The post holder will have the opportunity to enroll in the IFHNOS Global On-Line Fellowship (GOLF) program including 7 written examinations and final oral examination. Upon successful completion, candidates may use the title of "IFHNS" after their name. Recognition that the fellowship program meets the highest international standards of training.
Candidates sitting the April examination and passing will be considered for interview with approval from your TPD that you will be in a position to apply for CCT prior to February 2025 or released on an OOPT in ST8. You will have completed part III of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or equivalent (eg FRCAS or FEBORL-HNS -European Board Exam in ORL-HNS-). Extensive operative experience is expected. The post has no recognition for training towards CCT unless agreed previously with the relevant TPD. GMC registration must be obtained.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working with Mr Jean-Pierre Jeannon, Mr Richard Oakley, Mr Asit Arora, Aleix Rovira and Mr Ricard Simo on the Head and Neck firm and with the Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology Team under the supervision of Mr Alistair Fry, Mr Mus Alibhai and Mr Raf Niziol. There will be opportunity to gain extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment head and neck cancer, salivary gland and thyroid disorders as well as ample opportunity to carry-out clinical research in the relevant fields.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellowship is under the supervision of Mr Ricard Simo and Mr Richard Oakley who are the Lead Educational Supervisors for the post. The Fellowship includes all aspects of Advanced Head and Neck Surgery with emphasis on Head and Neck Oncological Surgery. The Unit has a large tertiary referral base for Complex Head and Neck Oncological Surgery including Salvage Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer. The Unit also provides a tertiary referral base for complex Thyroid Surgery including revision and mediastinal surgery, malignant skull base surgery, complex head and neck skin cancers and surgery for TMJ disorders and osteoradionecrosis. Core components of the Fellowship include: Full weekly Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid MDT meetings, ablative and reconstructive surgery, complex thyroid and salivary gland surgery, airway surgery, revision and salvage surgery, regular audit and clinical research
The posts are fixed term for 18 months and is based at Guys Hospital where the Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Unit is established and weekly Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid Meetings are held.
When On-call, the post-holders will be covering general Otorhinolaryngology at Guys and St Thomas, Department on a one in eleven basis with internal cover. This will be from home but on-call accommodation will be provided if preferred. However if the candidate is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon they will have the option of opting out of the on-call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellowship is under the supervision of Mr Ricard Simo and Mr Richard Oakley who are the Lead Educational Supervisors for the post. The Fellowship includes all aspects of Advanced Head and Neck Surgery with emphasis on Head and Neck Oncological Surgery. The Unit has a large tertiary referral base for Complex Head and Neck Oncological Surgery including Salvage Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Cancer. The Unit also provides a tertiary referral base for complex Thyroid Surgery including revision and mediastinal surgery, malignant skull base surgery, complex head and neck skin cancers and surgery for TMJ disorders and osteoradionecrosis. Core components of the Fellowship include: Full weekly Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid MDT meetings, ablative and reconstructive surgery, complex thyroid and salivary gland surgery, airway surgery, revision and salvage surgery, regular audit and clinical research
The posts are fixed term for 18 months and is based at Guys Hospital where the Head and Neck Surgery Cancer Unit is established and weekly Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Oncology and Thyroid Meetings are held.
When On-call, the post-holders will be covering general Otorhinolaryngology at Guys and St Thomas, Department on a one in eleven basis with internal cover. This will be from home but on-call accommodation will be provided if preferred. However if the candidate is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon they will have the option of opting out of the on-call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST
Desirable
- Higher Degree MD or PhD
- Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery
Previous Experience
Essential
- Early experience of medical audit
- Evidence of clinical teaching
Desirable
- Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery
- Evidence of continuing personal education
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives
- Team based approach to care and service management
Desirable
- Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otolaryngology training
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST in Otolaryngology or Maxillofacial Surgery or within 3 months of obtaining CCST
Desirable
- Higher Degree MD or PhD
- Publications in at least one Peer Review Journal in Head and Neck Surgery
Previous Experience
Essential
- Early experience of medical audit
- Evidence of clinical teaching
Desirable
- Published medical audit in the field of head & neck surgery
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology or oral and maxillofacial surgerylogy or oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Personal experience in head and neck and paediatric surgery
- Evidence of continuing personal education
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training junior doctors
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives
- Team based approach to care and service management
Desirable
- Interface Fellowship, Evidence of an advanced course on Laser, robotics or reconstruction
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
