Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applicants to apply for the position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Head and Neck Surgery. The post is based primarily at the Charing Cross Hospital campus in Fulham and will be for a 12 month fixed period commencing 30th September 2026.
This Fellowship is suitable for a Specialist Registrar who holds, or is about to be awarded, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (or equivalent) in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and is interested in acquiring further sub-specialist experience.
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. In your application, please discuss your experience in the following:
oAudit
oResearch
oPublications
oPresentations
oTeaching
oQuality improvement projects
oEvidence of involvement in management & leadership
It is also advised that there is a list of peer reviewed publications in the application form. A list of operations as assistant or main operator will also be useful, including the following: neck dissection, parotidectomy, tracheostomy and laryngectomy.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust carries out about 2000 elective operations, 1800 day case operations and over 1000 emergency operations per year. The department also has a busy outpatient service and sees about 15,000 new outpatients and 20,000 patients in follow-up per year. As well as general ENT work in adults and children, the department manages a significant majority of the major complex head and neck cases in West Central London and North West Thames.
We innovate and lead in techniques such as transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for cancers of the oropharynx, salivary duct endoscopy, free tissue transfer, and base of skull approaches. As regional head and neck cancer centre, supra-regional skull base surgery centre, and national centre for adult airway reconstruction, patients are referred to us from around London, across the UK and from other countries around the world.
There are excellent oncology, radiology (CT, MRI, PET/CT and angiography as well as interventional USS), pathology and speech therapy departments. Adult ENT services are based at Charing Cross Hospital and paediatric ENT is based at St Mary's Hospital. Some of the paediatric outpatient and inpatient services are carried out under a Service Level Agreement at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and the Department also provides emergency adult ENT cover there.
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 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 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 component of service provision 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). This is a post with a start date of 30th of Septmeber 2026 and for a duration of 1 year.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 component of service provision 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). This is a post with a start date of 30th of Septmeber 2026 and for a duration of 1 year.
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.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST8 in Otolaryngology , Oral & 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
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
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
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated previous audit activity
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Within 6 months of CCT in Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial Surgery or Plastic Surgery
- 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
Desirable
- Research degree: PhD, MD or MSc
- CCT in relevant specialty
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Commensurate with ST8 in Otolaryngology , Oral & 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
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
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
Audit
Essential
- Demonstrated previous audit activity
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Within 6 months of CCT in Otolaryngology, Maxillofacial Surgery or Plastic Surgery
- 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
Desirable
- Research degree: PhD, MD or MSc
- CCT in relevant specialty
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).
