Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Whole-Time Rhinology / Anterior Skull Base / Facial Plastics Fellow at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will provide intermediate grade support to the teams appropriate to their level of experience.
The appointment is to commence in February 2026 for a fixed term period of 1 year. The post does not award a National Training Number and is not recognised as a 'training post' equivalent to specialist registrar training, but fellows will receive excellent training. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
The appointee would be expected to play a full part in the clinical, teaching and governance activities of the directorate.
Candidates who have completed their training (or equivalent) prior to, or within six months of, commencing the post are welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful appointee will join a team of dedicated clinicians managing advanced Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Adults) and Sheffield Children's Hospital. Primary responsibility will be the day to day care of patients, performing clinics and operating.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- Medical Degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCS (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical ENT experience in a secondary care setting.
- General professional training in ENT.
- Completion of Training (or equivalent) prior to (or within 6 months) of commencing the post.
Desirable
- Interest in rhinology/anterior skull base surgery.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- Medical Degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- MRCS (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Distinctions, awards, prizes, scholarships or other degrees
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical ENT experience in a secondary care setting.
- General professional training in ENT.
- Completion of Training (or equivalent) prior to (or within 6 months) of commencing the post.
Desirable
- Interest in rhinology/anterior skull base surgery.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to teaching activities
Desirable
- Experience in provision of clinical teaching or training
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
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).
