Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applicants to apply for the position of a Trust Registrar in Head and Neck Surgery. The post is based primarily at the Charing Cross Hospital campus in Fulham and will be for a 6 month fixed period commencing at the earliest, on 1st February 2025. The vacancy is due to a gap in a recognised training position because of personal circumstances. Therefore, the post meets the educational criteria at specialty training level and will have 1:1 direct consultant supervision.
This post is suitable for a registrar who is interested in acquiring further sub-specialist experience in Head and Neck surgery. This is an ideal developmental opportunity for someone looking to further their experience and gain sub-specialist skills at registrar level in ENT to further their career. Previous NHS ENT experience and ability cover ENT emergencies at registrar level are essential.
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 General Medical Council. 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 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.
Charing Cross Hospital 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. An intercollegiate examination, or equivalent, in the relevant speciality and previous Head and Neck surgery experience are essential.
The role 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.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
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 Head & Neck Registrar 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 registrar 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 registrar 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.
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. The middle tier out of hours on-call rota (approximate on-call frequency for ENT-in-general, 1:7) and the Registrar of the Week rota, providing on site cover and emergency support from 9am-5pm.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will take on the role of Head & Neck Registrar 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 registrar 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 registrar 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.
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. The middle tier out of hours on-call rota (approximate on-call frequency for ENT-in-general, 1:7) and the Registrar of the Week rota, providing on site cover and emergency support from 9am-5pm.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Completion of Core training in ENT or equivalent for ST3 level in ENT
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST3+ ENT, Maxillofacial or Plastic surgery training
- Sound general Specialty experience with an emphasis on Head and Neck surgery
- Able to amnage ENT emergencies as day 1 ENT registrar level
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of expertise in Head and Neck oncological surgery
- Previous registrar- level on-call experience in ENT
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated quality improvement projects activity
Desirable
- Audit publications and presentations
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic research techniques Contributions to research and academic presentations
Desirable
- Database management
- Research leadership
- Peer reviewed publications
- Awareness of key literature in head and neck oncology
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Previous senior SHO - level experience in ENT
- Previous experience in working within the NHS in the UK - essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
- Previous registrar- level experience in ENT
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Completion of Core training in ENT or equivalent for ST3 level in ENT
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST3+ ENT, Maxillofacial or Plastic surgery training
- Sound general Specialty experience with an emphasis on Head and Neck surgery
- Able to amnage ENT emergencies as day 1 ENT registrar level
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of expertise in Head and Neck oncological surgery
- Previous registrar- level on-call experience in ENT
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated quality improvement projects activity
Desirable
- Audit publications and presentations
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic research techniques Contributions to research and academic presentations
Desirable
- Database management
- Research leadership
- Peer reviewed publications
- Awareness of key literature in head and neck oncology
Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- Previous senior SHO - level experience in ENT
- Previous experience in working within the NHS in the UK - essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery
- Previous registrar- level experience in ENT
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).
