Job summary
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.
This Fellowship to start in October 2026
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
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest healthcare organisations and has now integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St George's University of London, and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St George's has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We also provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth, and regional care as both an acute, hyper acute stroke unit and trauma centre.
About us
St George's Hospital shares its site in Tooting with St George's Medical School and Faculty of Healthcare Sciences. The Medical School is one of the medical schools of the University of London and admits 160 students for the five year course. The curriculum has recently been restructured to conform to revised GMC requirements. There is a course of study for the Uniting Examining Board and Accelerated Graduate Entry Course. St George's is the only medical school in the area encompassing the former South Thames West Region and has formal link with the Epsom and St Helier Trust for the training of undergraduates and postgraduate students.
The otolaryngology service has been successfully configured on the 'hub and spoke' model and following its work as an 'Action on ENT' Pilot site has been developed into a formal network. The Service is centered at St George's where complex surgery is carried out. Day surgery is performed at a number of partner hospitals- Kingston (KH), Epsom, St Helier (E/SH) and the Mayday (MH)- fed through outpatient services at these hospitals. St George's also provides the emergency cover for these hospitals.
Job description
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
St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest healthcare organisations and has now integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St Georges University of London, and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St Georges has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We also provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth, and regional care as both an acute, hyper acute stroke unit and trauma centre.
Job description
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
St. Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest healthcare organisations and has now integrated with Community Services Wandsworth. The Trust shares its main hospital site in south west London with St Georges University of London, and is linked to Kingston Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences. St Georges has an established national and international reputation as a leading hospital for specialist care including neurosciences, cardiac care, stroke and cancer. We also provide excellent local care to the residents of Wandsworth, and regional care as both an acute, hyper acute stroke unit and trauma centre.
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).
