Job summary
Head and NeckFellow Post:
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician with a special interest in head and neck oncology to contribute to delivering the highest quality of patient care. The head and neck unit at St George's Hospital performs the full range of complex ablative head and neck surgery, and has a large endocrine neck surgery practice with over 300 thyroid & parathyroid operations performed each year. In addition, the unit is one of few in the UK with a regular robotic head and neck surgery programme. We work closely with our surgical colleagues in Plastics, Thoracics, Neurosurgery, and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, as well as Oncologists from the Royal Marsden Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues and management in developing the ability of the department to respond to operational pressures together with clinical governance and longer-term service strategies.
The post holder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with Clinical Governance as required by the Trusts and / or by the Royal College.
Start Date - October 2025 - Fixed term 1 Year
About us
The ENT Department of St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust consists of 19 consultant ENT Surgeons. All inpatient work is carried out at St George's Hospital where there is an expanding head and neck unit. Outpatient services and day-case facilities are provided at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Patients with head and neck malignancies are seen with the Radiotherapist, Maxillofacial and Plastic Surgeons in a joint clinic at St George's.
A hub and spoke network for ENT operates within South West London centred on St. George's Hospital covering a population of 1.7million. The aim is to provide a collaborative and integrated service for South West Thames and surrounding counties. All in-patient operating has been centralised on the St. George's Hospital site. The inpatient facilities at St George's consist of a 22 bed adult ward shared with Maxillofacial. The other linked hospital units within the group include Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust, Kingston NHS Trust, and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust. Outpatient clinics and day surgery continue on these sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
- Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
- To be active in research and to continue to maintain and update his or her professional knowledge
The post is covered by terms and conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and General Whitely Council conditions. The post holder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with clinical governance as required by the Trusts and or by The Royal College
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promotion of (and participation in) teaching within the department
- Flexible cover for the clinical commitments of the department
- To be active in research and to continue to maintain and update his or her professional knowledge
The post is covered by terms and conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and General Whitely Council conditions. The post holder will be expected to carry out audit and activities associated with clinical governance as required by the Trusts and or by The Royal College
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Possession of CCT
Experience & ability
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education .
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Motivated to ensure achievement of defined targets
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
Desirable
- Willingness to continue participation in research
Disposition
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and approachable
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Committed to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Fellowship of the Royal College or affiliated body
Desirable
- Higher additional qualification
- Possession of CCT
Experience & ability
Essential
- Evidence of continuing medical education .
Desirable
- Other specific medical interests
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to organise education and training of junior doctors, therapy staff, nurses and medical students
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching or completion of a 'Teach the Trainers' course
Management
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Motivated to ensure achievement of defined targets
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
Desirable
- Willingness to continue participation in research
Disposition
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and be a team player
Desirable
- Enthusiastic and approachable
Other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Committed to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
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).
