CT LEVEL CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To commence 6.08.25 for 6 months, with potential to extend to 12 months with mutual agreement

This post offers a good opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate aiming to secure a higher surgical training post in Otolaryngology. The post is whole time, and operates a second on-call for ENT on a shared rota with General Surgery/vascular/urology (nights only).

The post has dedicated research sessions, and delivers the perfect opportunity to develop your portfolio and to gain clinical experience in Otolaryngology without compromising application to national selection. The research, and audit aspects of this post should provide ample opportunity for publication, and presentation. You will be working with guidance from Consultants, and team members with broad experience, and specific research interests.

Main duties of the job

The clinical element of the post constitutes joining the Core Surgical Training (CST) tier of trainees in contributing to the clinical workload, including the daily ward round and emergency clinics. The post offers opportunities to develop experience in all aspects of the specialty in a well-supported and closely supervised environment. The department has an established, Otorhinolaryngology service with other comprehensive subspecialised constituents, including being the MDT host and local centre for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire region, Children's ENT, Rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery with balloon sinoplasty, and Otology and skull-base with a full implant service, including cochlear, and middle ear implants. Other specialist services in the department include adult voice, joint paediatric tracheostomy, voice and swallow, and a comprehensive tertiary head and neck dystonia service, offering botulinum toxin treatment.

You will link into a progressive, and enthusiastic multi-professional team based at James Cook which provides comprehensive ENT services to the population of Teesside, South Durham and North Yorkshire.

About us

The ENT department is centrally based within a modern purpose built facility in the James Cook University Hospital, with a peripheral service network across the area. Recently rated as one of the best in the country for patient safety the Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities, shopping and nightlife.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-SC-MED-0409

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Basic Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Registered Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent)

Desirable

BSc or other intercalated degree

Higher Qualifications

Essential

oSuccessful completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent training

Desirable

MRCS Part II
ATLS

Other

Essential

Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience
Communication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)

Desirable

Experience of caring for ENT patients

Person Specification

Basic Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Registered Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent)

Desirable

BSc or other intercalated degree

Higher Qualifications

Essential

oSuccessful completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent training

Desirable

MRCS Part II
ATLS

Other

Essential

Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience
Communication and language skills (ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English)

Desirable

Experience of caring for ENT patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).