Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month Fellowship in Otology at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, within University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for a post CCT Specialist Registrar with an interest in getting further specialist experience in Otology and Auditory Implants. The post is available from October 2025.
Working within Otology and the Auditory Implant Department at the Royal National, under the clinical supervision of Mr Sherif Khalil, there is an opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of Otological conditions. This post will concentrate on complex otological surgery and implantology. We have an active research programme which will be focusing on Otological outcome measurements. The successful applicant will be strongly encouraged to participate in our ongoing research projects.
This full time post comprises 10 programmed activities. There will be on-call commitment supporting the SPR rota.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent Otolaryngology training
Desirable
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration (POST-CCT)
Previous experience
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
- Experience of medical audit
Desirable
- Experience in the field of Otology and implantology
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology.
- A demonstrated interest in otology
Additional Information
Essential
- Must have shown an aptitude for pursuing research goals
- Evidence of continuing personal education
Desirable
- Commitment to pursue further research whilst in post.
- Publications in at least one specialist field related to otology.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent Otolaryngology training
Desirable
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration (POST-CCT)
Previous experience
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
- Experience of medical audit
Desirable
- Experience in the field of Otology and implantology
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology.
- A demonstrated interest in otology
Additional Information
Essential
- Must have shown an aptitude for pursuing research goals
- Evidence of continuing personal education
Desirable
- Commitment to pursue further research whilst in post.
- Publications in at least one specialist field related to otology.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
