Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Rhinology and anterior skull base fellow

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUSTENT Advanced Rhinology Skull Base FELLOWApplications are invited for the post of ENT Advanced Rhinology Skull Base Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing September 2026. This post will provide senior trainees who have completed the majority of their training with an opportunity to gain further experience in all aspects of rhinology and skull base surgery as part of a large and well established multidisciplinary team (ophthalmology, maxillofacial, neurosurgery).

The competency of a rhinology fellow should extend to being able to effectively supervise and guide less experienced registrar colleagues during rhinology procedures.

Main duties of the job

Duties are at the Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals. The fellow may participate in a 1 in 8 'hot week' cover arrangement, to participate in the middle tier of on-call provision, and to help with the training and supervision of more junior SpRs and new junior doctors (F2 - ST2). To be considered for the post applicants must be senior trainees, ideally Post CCT or Year 6 (or equivalent).

About us

Our ENT department provides a comprehensive range of ORL-HNS services, and is organised on a sub specialty basis. The department is situated in a purpose built PFI building and is shared with Ophthalmology. There is a 34 bedded inpatient/day case ward for adults, shared with Maxillofacial Surgery and Ophthalmology and a 22 bedded paediatric surgical specialty ward. There are 3 ENT operating theatres with a wide range of equipment including new 4K Karl Storz endoscopy stacks, microscopes, navigation as well as new otology drills being procured. In addition, there over £600K worth of new state-of-the-art videoendoscopic equipment to equip our outpatient consulting rooms.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £70425

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7303703

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at time of appointment. Please note that this post does not carry formal training recognition.Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached.

Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at time of appointment. Please note that this post does not carry formal training recognition.Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training

Experience

Essential

  • Post-CCT ENT (or equivalent) and able to supervise/train Spr to operate
  • Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals

Desirable

  • Project management experience.

Teaching

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project

Desirable

  • Participation in a clinically-based research project.
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training

Experience

Essential

  • Post-CCT ENT (or equivalent) and able to supervise/train Spr to operate
  • Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals

Desirable

  • Project management experience.

Teaching

Essential

  • Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings

Research

Essential

  • Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project

Desirable

  • Participation in a clinically-based research project.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service ENT

Rishi Srivastava

Rishi.Srivastava@nhs.net

01159249924

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £70425

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7303703

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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