Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow postin the ENT department at Guy's Hospital, part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC)
This post is suitable for a Specialist Registrar who holds or is about to be awarded CCT (or equivalent) and is interested in getting further specialist experience before taking up a consultant post. An intercollegiate exam in Otolaryngology or equivalent is essential. Some undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience.
The Clinical Fellow will be working in the otology and auditory implant team. Operative experience will include advanced otology (both adult and paediatric) and auditory implant surgery including bone anchored, middle ear and cochlea implants. We have an active research programme within the Auditory Implant Centre and participation will be strongly encouraged. This post is based at Guy's, St Thomas' and the Evelina Children's Hospitals. You will provide non-resident on-call cover for the ENT department on a one in thirteen basis with internal cover.
Main duties of the job
Overall purpose of the post:
* To assist in the provision of high quality ENT services to Trust patients, with specific emphasis on otology ENT services, including the development of the service.* To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high quality of patient care and to contribute to service developments.* To take part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.* To participate in research activities with the Department.* To help maintain the data collection of patients.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for tenure of one year. The appointment is primarily based at St Thomas Hospital, including The Evelina Childrens Hospital. All adult surgery takes place at Guys Hospital. On-call duties will also include some off-site emergency activity at Kings College Hospital. The position is full-time and will include on-call commitments at an experienced SpR level. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Auditory Implant Surgery as well as advanced otology. In addition, the fellow will be strongly encouraged and supported to undertake clinical research within the Auditory Implant Centre. Some undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience. UK candidates must have completed their Specialist training program prior to the commencement of this post.
All candidates should be on the GMC register and have MRCS Part 2 or equivalent. Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research. Excellent communication skills as evidence by application form and interview.
Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the Immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for tenure of one year. The appointment is primarily based at St Thomas Hospital, including The Evelina Childrens Hospital. All adult surgery takes place at Guys Hospital. On-call duties will also include some off-site emergency activity at Kings College Hospital. The position is full-time and will include on-call commitments at an experienced SpR level. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in Auditory Implant Surgery as well as advanced otology. In addition, the fellow will be strongly encouraged and supported to undertake clinical research within the Auditory Implant Centre. Some undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and participation in audit is required. Candidates should have appropriate clinical and operative experience. UK candidates must have completed their Specialist training program prior to the commencement of this post.
All candidates should be on the GMC register and have MRCS Part 2 or equivalent. Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research. Excellent communication skills as evidence by application form and interview.
Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the Immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Qualifications and TrainingFull GMC Registration and hold license to practice FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otololaryngology training
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology
- Some personal experience in specialist otological surgery
Desirable
- Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general Otolaryngology
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research & medical audit
- Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching and Other
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research/audit
- Ability to establish good working relationships with others and work within a team
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to or undertaking audit
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
- Advanced Life Support Course (ALS)
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Qualifications and TrainingFull GMC Registration and hold license to practice FRCS Intercollegiate exam or equivalent Otololaryngology training
Desirable
- Qualifications and Training Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology
- Some personal experience in specialist otological surgery
Desirable
- Hold or imminently to hold CST in Otololaryngology
Skills/Knowledge/Research
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in ENT
- A high level of clinical and surgical expertise in the full range of general Otolaryngology
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research & medical audit
- Publications demonstrating both an interest in the field and an ability to complete and write up research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching and Other
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research/audit
- Ability to establish good working relationships with others and work within a team
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to or undertaking audit
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
- Advanced Life Support Course (ALS)
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).
