Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Senior Clinical Fellow in ENT Surgery within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for 6 months from February to August 2025.
The appointee will be actively involved in the running of the ENT unit including participating in ward rounds, theatre lists, day case lists and outpatient clinics, as well as providing support for the Consultants, SAS Doctors and junior medical team.
This post can be tailored according to the experience of the appointee. Possession of MRCS exam or equivalent is essential. Good computer and communication skills are a requirement. Weekly rotas will be flexible depending on the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
Clinical components of role include supporting the ENT surgery team across all areas of the service including inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward round.
Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC Registration at the time of application.
The post is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, one of the newest hospitals in the country, providing state of the art facilities with access to a full range of excellent diagnostic and treatment facilities including a 9 theatre operating suite with 3 fully integrated laparoscopic theatres, 3 day case theatres and a robotic theatre suite.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of your staff.
Responsible for working with Business Unit team to achieve all national access targets.
Participation in the clinical governance arrangements of the Trust and specifically within the Directorate including clinical audit, and research.
Responsibility for implementing the Infection Control Policies as determined by UHDB.
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing medical education requirements with the support of the Trust .
Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor and GMC Performance Procedures and acting in accordance with them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of your staff.
Responsible for working with Business Unit team to achieve all national access targets.
Participation in the clinical governance arrangements of the Trust and specifically within the Directorate including clinical audit, and research.
Responsibility for implementing the Infection Control Policies as determined by UHDB.
Responsible for compliance with personal continuing medical education requirements with the support of the Trust .
Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor and GMC Performance Procedures and acting in accordance with them.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full MRCS
- GMC Registration at time of application
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 4 years training in ENT placement (NTN holder) or be post CCT or equivalent
- Previous experience in Head & Neck Oncology or Orofacial Deformity & TMJ
- Demonstrable log book data to confirm surgical experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of IT as applied to medicine
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research achievements
- Publications and Presentations
- oEvidence of participation in risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of research achievements relevant to ENT
- Evidence of academic achievements relevant to ENT e.g. postgraduate degrees, Prizes, awards, grants or distinctions
Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Commitment to Specialty
Essential
- Shows realistic insight into Head & Neck Oncology, ENT Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements Relevant to ENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full MRCS
- GMC Registration at time of application
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- minimum of 4 years training in ENT placement (NTN holder) or be post CCT or equivalent
- Previous experience in Head & Neck Oncology or Orofacial Deformity & TMJ
- Demonstrable log book data to confirm surgical experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of IT as applied to medicine
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research achievements
- Publications and Presentations
- oEvidence of participation in risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of research achievements relevant to ENT
- Evidence of academic achievements relevant to ENT e.g. postgraduate degrees, Prizes, awards, grants or distinctions
Audit and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Commitment to Specialty
Essential
- Shows realistic insight into Head & Neck Oncology, ENT Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements Relevant to ENT
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).
