Senior Rhinology Fellow

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Job overview

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint an Rhinology Fellow who has a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Informal enquiries about the post are welcome. Please contact Mr Prem Randhawa (prem.randhawa@nhs.net) Consultant Rhinology, Facial Plastics and Skull Base Surgery; or Nadeem Bashir (nadeem.bashir@nhs.net) General Manager, Surgical services at RNEDHEDH

The full shift working pattern is arranged across a rota cycle of 14 weeks

This post provides advanced rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the above fields. Previous extensive operative experience in this area would enhance the training opportunities for the successful applicant. This post is not recognised for training by the SAC in Otolaryngology but applications for recognition of training will be fully supported. The fellowship has accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Main duties of the job

This provisional job plan is subject to agreement and change.

The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Prem Randhawa, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. This will include:

a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend
b) Actively participate in the departmental research
c) To carry out specialist Rhinology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave
d) Ability to educate and carry out surgical training to specialist rhinology trainees

Working for our organisation

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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.

Person specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential criteria

• FRCS or equivalent Otolaryngology training

Desirable criteria

• MD/PhD or in progress

Professional/ Statutory Registration

Essential criteria

• GMC Registration (Post-CCT)

Previous experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in the field of Rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery
• Experience of medical audit
• Proven teaching skills and a commitment to the training of junior doctors
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives.

Desirable criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate with colleagues - clinical and non-clinical, patients and relatives.
• Evidence of research and audit participation
• A least 2 peer-review publication in the field of rhinology/facial plastic surgery

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential criteria

• A high level of clinic and surgical expertise in the full range of general otolaryngology and rhinology

Additional Information

Essential criteria

• Must have shown an aptitude for pursuing research goals
• Evidence of continuing personal education

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to pursue further research whilst in post

Additional employer information

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 640.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 919.9KB)