Job summary
Imperial College Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint an SHO in Otorhinolaryngology.Applications are sought from a surgical trainee in ENT with the start date Feb 2026. This post incorporates some operating and clinics and take part in on-call rota.
The ENT Department at Imperial has a worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. The department has 20 consultants and sees nearly 14,000 new outpatients a year at the two main sites.
In addition to routine ENT surgery, all consultants have subspecialist skills. Several members of the team are recognised as international experts in their field. As a result, patients are referred from all over the UK, Europe and other countries worldwide. Imperial is the Supra-Regional Skull Base Surgery Centre, Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre, Regional Thyroid Cancer Centre and the National Centre for Adult Airway Reconstruction.
The ENT department is currently based on 2 sites, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital. In addition to this paediatric outpatient and surgery is provided at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with further specialist clinics at The Royal Brompton. On call cover is provided for all 5 hospitals (including Hammersmith Hospital, and out of hours at West Middlesex Hospital). The department is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team with a mix of clinical experience and expertise. There are 16 ENT surgeons alongside a dedicated team of administrative and clerical staff.
Main duties of the job
Key Areas of Responsibility:
To enhance and complement the skill mix and services provided by the ENT department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
To advance the Otorhinolaryngology service across sites working in collaboration with related surgical specialties to develop new pathways and model of care.
To provide high quality care to all ENT patients
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
To take an active role in managing patient pathways in their respective area.
To undertake administrative duties associated with their patients in line with departmental guidelines.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required
Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
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
Below is an example timetable but is subject to change:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
07:45- 08:30
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
AM
Emergency Clinic CXH
Theatre Airway CXH
Airway Clinic CXH
Ward Cover 10s
Ward Cover / Paeds Theatres C&W
PM
Ward Cover 10S
Theatre Airway CXH
Airway Clinic CXH
Head and Neck Clinic CXH
Theatre RBH/ Personal Study and Audit
There is the availability for the successful applicant to join other theatres and joint cases with allied specialties.
* Supporting professional development time is flexible according to training need.
Regular meetings:
MDTs, weekly departmental academic meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
On call
This post includes an on call commitment for the hours on-call rota (approximate on-call frequency for ENT-in-general, 1:8)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below is an example timetable but is subject to change:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
07:45- 08:30
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
Ward Round 10S
AM
Emergency Clinic CXH
Theatre Airway CXH
Airway Clinic CXH
Ward Cover 10s
Ward Cover / Paeds Theatres C&W
PM
Ward Cover 10S
Theatre Airway CXH
Airway Clinic CXH
Head and Neck Clinic CXH
Theatre RBH/ Personal Study and Audit
There is the availability for the successful applicant to join other theatres and joint cases with allied specialties.
* Supporting professional development time is flexible according to training need.
Regular meetings:
MDTs, weekly departmental academic meetings, monthly operational meeting, ad hoc meetings.
On call
This post includes an on call commitment for the hours on-call rota (approximate on-call frequency for ENT-in-general, 1:8)
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Desirable
- oEvidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or undergraduates
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Education/ qualifications Higher qualifications Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in one or more of the specialties as outlined by the job description
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge, equivalent to the completion of Foundation level training or equivalent by commencement of post
- Have graduated from Medical School in the last 5 years
- ALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) within two years of application
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
- Demonstrates an understanding and/or knowledge of NHS systems and practices
Person Specification
Audit
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit, clinical quality improvement initiatives and research including an awareness of ethics
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of involvement in undertaking clinical audit, formal research or clinical quality improvement initiative
Academic Achievements Including Research/Publications
Desirable
- oEvidence of academic involvement and achievement, e.g. presentations, publications or post graduate degree
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to carry out clinical skills appropriate to job description
- Experience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- At least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of teaching junior medical colleagues and/or undergraduates
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Education/ qualifications Higher qualifications Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in one or more of the specialties as outlined by the job description
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge, equivalent to the completion of Foundation level training or equivalent by commencement of post
- Have graduated from Medical School in the last 5 years
- ALS/ATLS/APLS (or equivalent) within two years of application
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
- Demonstrates an understanding and/or knowledge of NHS systems and practices
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).
