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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow in ENT – ST8

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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Job summary

Otology & Balance Fellow (ST8 level) November 2026-October 2027

Applications are invited for an Otology & Balance Fellow at ST8 Level in ENT Surgery based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced consultants, led by Professor Peter Rea, enhancing their surgical skills to a level that will enable independent practice as a consultant in this area of ENT surgery. The appointment is 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The Otology team perform all aspects of middle ear surgery and run the nationally acclaimed Leicester Balance Centre. There is a busy mastoidectomy practice for both cholesteatoma and CSOM with exposure to traditional and endoscopic techniques, and dedicated adult and paediatric BAHA programmes. There will be opportunities to undertake ossicular and stapes surgeries, as well as most middle and external ear procedures. The Balance Centre in Leicester hosts some 7,000 appointments per year and will allow the Fellow to learn advanced assessment techniques as well as management. A number of major research projects are on-going and the successful candidate will be expected to assist with research projects that suit their needs. Leicester is also one of only 4 dedicated PCD units in England.

This post is designed as a post CCT position, but those nearing completion of their specialist training programme or equivalent will be considered. Please note however that this period may not be accredited for training by the Royal College of Surgeons.

The appointment will be at the grade of ST8 for both daily clinical work and for on-call work. The Department serves the entire Leicestershire area with a number of sub-specialty interests being represented. There are also close links with the Leicester University Medical School.

About us

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7668561-MSK

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours

MBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration with licence to practicePostgraduateFRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT ORequivalent

Competent to work without direct supervisionShows awareness of own limitations

Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in otologyPunctuality

Good communication skills

Evidence of completed audit

Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research.Peer reviewed journal publications

To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas)

Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training

Satisfactory health clearanceSatisfactory enhancedEnhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance

2 Satisfactory References

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusiveleadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours

MBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration with licence to practicePostgraduateFRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Five years as a Type 1 (NTN/VTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT ORequivalent

Competent to work without direct supervisionShows awareness of own limitations

Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in otologyPunctuality

Good communication skills

Evidence of completed audit

Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research.Peer reviewed journal publications

To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas)

Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training

Satisfactory health clearanceSatisfactory enhancedEnhanced Criminal RecordsBureau clearance

2 Satisfactory References

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusiveleadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to practice
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Five Years as a Type 1 (NTN/NTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent

Ability

Essential

  • Competent to work without direct supervision
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Motivation

Essential

  • Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Otology
  • Punctuality

Desirable

  • Ability to organise own learning and time

Personality

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills

Desirable

  • Able to work in multidisciplinary team

Audit/Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of completed audit

Research

Essential

  • Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research
  • Peer reviewed journal publications

Desirable

  • Evidence of successful grant applications

Management

Essential

  • To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas)

Teaching & Training

Essential

  • Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with Licence to practice
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Five Years as a Type 1 (NTN/NTN) Specialist Registrar in ENT or equivalent

Ability

Essential

  • Competent to work without direct supervision
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Motivation

Essential

  • Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Otology
  • Punctuality

Desirable

  • Ability to organise own learning and time

Personality

Essential

  • Good Communication Skills

Desirable

  • Able to work in multidisciplinary team

Audit/Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Evidence of completed audit

Research

Essential

  • Willingness to do research and evidence of provisional research
  • Peer reviewed journal publications

Desirable

  • Evidence of successful grant applications

Management

Essential

  • To be prepared to learn and take on minor managerial roles (e.g. organisation of rotas)

Teaching & Training

Essential

  • Evidence of a keen interest in teaching & training

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).

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.

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).

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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Nicola Galletly

n.galletly@nhs.net

01162586657

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7668561-MSK

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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