Job summary
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow (at Speciality Trainee level) to support the services of the ENT department. The Trust hosts the centralised head and neck surgical oncology, skull base and advanced rhinology services for Cheshire and Merseyside.
This posts is to commence in Feb 2026 and is for 6 months, fixed-term. The appointee is expected to support the present team and to contribute to the running of services within the ENT Department. Applicants are required to hold the Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS ENT) and to be fully registered with the General Medical Council. It will be expected that the incumbent contributes to the department's active teaching and training programme, at both under- and post-graduate level.
This post is ideal for applicants who require high quality ENT training at the level of Speciality Trainee, or individuals who are preparing for the exit examination (e.g. FRCS ORL-HNS) or application for CESR.
**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
Main duties of the job
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow (at Speciality Trainee level) to support the services of the ENT department. The Trust hosts the centralised head and neck surgical oncology, skull base and advanced rhinology services for Cheshire and Merseyside.
This posts is to commence in Feb 2026 and is for 6 months, fixed-term. The appointee is expected to support the present team and to contribute to the running of services within the ENT Department. Applicants are required to hold the Membership of a Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS ENT) and to be fully registered with the General Medical Council. It will be expected that the incumbent contributes to the department's active teaching and training programme, at both under- and post-graduate level.
This post is ideal for applicants who require high quality ENT training at the level of Speciality Trainee, or individuals who are preparing for the exit examination (e.g. FRCS ORL-HNS) or application for CESR.
**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Routine elective activity will comprise of supervised operating theatres, clinics and ward rounds, within a fully-complaint timetable.
Out-of-hours (overnight, weekends) commitments will be part of a rolling oncall rota for Aintree University Hospital, Royal Liverpool Hospital and Alder Hey Childrens Hospital. The post holder will also participate in daytime oncall where elective activity is cancelled.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Routine elective activity will comprise of supervised operating theatres, clinics and ward rounds, within a fully-complaint timetable.
Out-of-hours (overnight, weekends) commitments will be part of a rolling oncall rota for Aintree University Hospital, Royal Liverpool Hospital and Alder Hey Childrens Hospital. The post holder will also participate in daytime oncall where elective activity is cancelled.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS (ENT) (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation-Year training (or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience in ENT.
- Evidence of continuing medical education (e.g. courses)
Desirable
- At least 12 months experience in ENT
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical students, clinical and nursing staff, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Running and managing courses/ conferences
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience working in a busy tertiary centre and within multi-disciplinary teams (e.g, Thyroid, Head and Neck)
Desirable
- Attendance of leadership, management, advanced communication courses
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- Publication of audit results.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit submitted for publication/ peer review.
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of awarded higher degree e.g., PhD
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative.
Desirable
- Motivated for personal development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS (ENT) (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation-Year training (or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience in ENT.
- Evidence of continuing medical education (e.g. courses)
Desirable
- At least 12 months experience in ENT
Teaching & training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching to medical students, clinical and nursing staff, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Running and managing courses/ conferences
Clinical Governance experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structures and the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management Experience
Essential
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Understanding of financial arrangements in the NHS
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Experience working in a busy tertiary centre and within multi-disciplinary teams (e.g, Thyroid, Head and Neck)
Desirable
- Attendance of leadership, management, advanced communication courses
Audit Experience
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- Publication of audit results.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit submitted for publication/ peer review.
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding principles of research.
- Proven track record in research.
- Publication of research.
Desirable
- Evidence of awarded higher degree e.g., PhD
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g., word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to organise own time. Punctuality, Initiative.
Desirable
- Motivated for personal development
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility / able to work under pressure
- Demonstration of good communication skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
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).
