Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applicants to apply for the position of Fellow in Head and Neck Surgery. The post is based primarily at the CXH campus in Fulham and will be for a 12 month fixed period commencing in October 2024.
CXH is a major Tertiary Referral Centre for Head and Neck Oncology and Skull Base Surgery and is the National Centre for Adult Airway Reconstruction. This post will allow the successful candidate to further their knowledge and experience in Head and Neck Oncological surgery, benign Head and Neck Surgery and Adult Laryngology. There will be opportunity to develop clinical and operative skills in major complex cancer resection and reconstruction, skull base surgery, transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and endoscopic techniques and sufficient time will be available to carry out research in Head and Neck cancer.
The successful post holder will receive Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development as a Head and Neck surgeon and will be expected to be fully registered with a Licence to Practise from the GMC. Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of recent changes to the immigration rules for Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists.
Main duties of the job
This Fellowship has Royal College of Surgeons approval. This post holder will be expected to work as a member of the Head and Neck Cancer multidisciplinary team. This will involve providing outpatient care and both inpatient and day surgery diagnostic and surgical treatment services. The post is based primarily at Charing Cross campus with some clinics at the St Mary's site and will be for a 12-month fixed period commencing in October 2024.
The Fellowship offers a well-balanced exposure to all aspects of head and neck cancer extirpative surgery and benign tumour surgery. Input into the academic activity of the department is encouraged. There will also be an important service provision component with both operating lists and outpatient clinics, as well as the middle tier on-call rota (approximate on-call frequency for ENT-in-general, 1:7)
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will take on the role of Senior Head and Neck Fellow based at Charing Cross Hospital. This will involving diagnosing and managing patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions, making treatment decisions, presenting cases at the multidisciplinary meetings and performing head and neck surgery both under supervision and independently. In addition, the fellow will lead the inpatient team in managing post-operative inpatients and coordinate operating lists. The post has an important educational role with teaching session for the junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. Involvement in research and audit is encouraged and the fellow will be expected to aim take on such projects with a view to publication. The timetable will be agreed weekly with the ENT team and will be guided by clinical, training and waiting list pressures. It will naturally include day surgery, inpatient and outpatient sessions, with a total of around 7 fixed sessions a week.
* Supporting professional development time flexible according to training need.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Week 1: Theatre
Week 2: Clinic
Theatre
Theatre
Ward Round
H&N MDT
Clinic
Theatre
PM
Week 1: Theatre
Week 2: Clinic
Theatre
Theatre / SPD
Clinic
Evening Teaching Toynbee Club
Theatre / SPD
This may be subject to change at any point.
Regular meetings:
Head and Neck and Airway MDTs, weekly departmental academic meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
On call:
This post includes an on call commitment for the Imperial sites (Charing Cross, St Marys and Hammersmith) as well as Chelsea and Westminster trust and the Royal Brompton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will take on the role of Senior Head and Neck Fellow based at Charing Cross Hospital. This will involving diagnosing and managing patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions, making treatment decisions, presenting cases at the multidisciplinary meetings and performing head and neck surgery both under supervision and independently. In addition, the fellow will lead the inpatient team in managing post-operative inpatients and coordinate operating lists. The post has an important educational role with teaching session for the junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. Involvement in research and audit is encouraged and the fellow will be expected to aim take on such projects with a view to publication. The timetable will be agreed weekly with the ENT team and will be guided by clinical, training and waiting list pressures. It will naturally include day surgery, inpatient and outpatient sessions, with a total of around 7 fixed sessions a week.
* Supporting professional development time flexible according to training need.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Week 1: Theatre
Week 2: Clinic
Theatre
Theatre
Ward Round
H&N MDT
Clinic
Theatre
PM
Week 1: Theatre
Week 2: Clinic
Theatre
Theatre / SPD
Clinic
Evening Teaching Toynbee Club
Theatre / SPD
This may be subject to change at any point.
Regular meetings:
Head and Neck and Airway MDTs, weekly departmental academic meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
On call:
This post includes an on call commitment for the Imperial sites (Charing Cross, St Marys and Hammersmith) as well as Chelsea and Westminster trust and the Royal Brompton.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- On GMC's Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- Within 6 months of CCT in Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial Surgery or Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- PhD or MSc
- CCT in relevant specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST8 ENT, Maxillofacial or Plastic surgery training
- Sound general Specialty experience with an emphasis on Head and Neck surgery
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of expertise in Head and Neck oncological surgery
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated previous audit activity
Desirable
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic research techniques
- Relevant peer-reviewed journal publications
- Contributions to research
- Awareness of key literature in head and neck oncology
Desirable
- Database management
- Research leadership
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
Desirable
- Previous senior registrar or fellowship level experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- On GMC's Specialist Register or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register
- Within 6 months of CCT in Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial Surgery or Plastic Surgery
Desirable
- PhD or MSc
- CCT in relevant specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST8 ENT, Maxillofacial or Plastic surgery training
- Sound general Specialty experience with an emphasis on Head and Neck surgery
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of expertise in Head and Neck oncological surgery
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated previous audit activity
Desirable
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic research techniques
- Relevant peer-reviewed journal publications
- Contributions to research
- Awareness of key literature in head and neck oncology
Desirable
- Database management
- Research leadership
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
Desirable
- Previous senior registrar or fellowship level experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
