Senior Clinical Fellow in Head and Neck ENT
Main area Head and Neck Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5(MT05)Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)Hours Full time – 40 hours per week (There is no out-of-hours commitment with this role)Job ref 309-UCLH-7941
Site University College Hospital Town London Salary £76,582 per annum plus London weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
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Job overview
Recruit Senior Clinical Fellows to join the Head & Neck ENT team within the Surgical Specialties division at UCLH. The post is available to start September 2027.
Main duties of the job
This role offers experienced trainees the opportunity to deliver primary surgery and post‑operative care in advanced head and neck surgical oncology. The post holder will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care with enhanced recovery. Key responsibilities include:
- Major ablative surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract
- Harvest and transfer of autologous tissue for reconstruction
- Participation in research, audit and service improvement projects within UCL collaborations
- Develop clinical skills towards consultant/staff surgeon posts, preferably in academic institutions
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
- Eligible for full GMC registration at appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent postgraduate diploma
- Completion of specialist training in Otolaryngology, OMFS, General Surgery (with head and neck training) or Plastic Surgery (with head and neck training)
- BDS or equivalent
Clinical Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in Head and Neck surgery equivalent
- Competence in clinical skills relevant to Head and Neck training
- Experience at SpR level or equivalent
- Experience in related specialties
- ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Commitment to personal and professional development in Head and Neck
- Demonstrable interest and understanding of Head and Neck surgery
- Competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Analytical/scientific thinking and clear logical approach
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Extra-curricular activities and achievements relevant to Head and Neck surgery
- Broad awareness inside and outside the specialty
Clinical Governance Audit and IT
- Good understanding of hospital clinical data repositories and adequate IT skills
Work eligibility
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
To avoid disappointment, please ensure that the role and you meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration points‑based system.
Recruitment process note
This vacancy may close before the listed closing date. Applicants are advised not to delay submitting their application.
Legal compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Disclosure and Barring Service submission will be required.
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