Senior Clinical Fellow ENT Otology

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

This post is suitable for post CCT Specialist Registrars (or equivalent) seeking to specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex otological disease including implantation otology and lateral skull base surgery. The post offers supervised training in all aspects of surgical otology including cochlear implantation, implantation of bone conducting implants (BCI) and surgery for chronic ear disease and otosclerosis. The post also involves training in lateral skull base surgery including but not limited to the management of acoustic neuromas. This experience is in conjunction with the neuro-surgical department. Relevant post-operative management of these patients is an essential part of this post. The successful individual will participate in regular MDT meetings in both implantation otology and skull base surgery. These include radiological reviews of relevant imaging.

Main duties of the job

St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.

Job responsibilities

St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.

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