Head and Neck Fellow (August 2026)

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  • Birmingham
  • £65,048 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
This post is an opportunity to join the ENT department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust for an established advanced fellowship in head and neck surgery.The 12 month post is suitable for trainees who have completed their ENT training and are seeking a superb opportunity to receive further sub-specialist training to extend their experience, prior to commencing a consultant position in head and neck surgery. The post will commence in August 2026.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, working with a team of nine ENT and four Maxillofacial Consultant head and neck surgeons. The head and neck group provide secondary care to Birmingham and tertiary services to the wider West Midlands population. The fellow will be exposed to multidisciplinary team working in a variety of clinic and theatre settings, including all aspects of head and neck surgery (benign and malignant), as well as advanced thyroid and parathyroid surgery and transoral robotic surgery.The fellow will also be expected to participate in research, in keeping with the strong academic profile of the department and Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education at the University of Birmingham.Applicants are expected to have obtained the FRCS ORL-HNS (or equivalent) and hold or about to be awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Otolaryngology.The post holder will have a formal monthly meeting with a supervisor to monitor progress and to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being given. The post holder will also be allocated sessions for CPD for research and audit activities.About usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£65,048 a yearContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number12991Job locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2THJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther details may be obtained from Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to:Mr Paul Nankivell, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, paul.nankivell@uhb.nhs.uk, telephone: 0121 371 4813 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther details may be obtained from Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to:Mr Paul Nankivell, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, paul.nankivell@uhb.nhs.uk, telephone: 0121 371 4813Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • *Medical Degree from a recognised University
  • *FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
  • *Has CCT or equivalent at time of start of post
  • *GMC registration at start of post
ExperienceEssential
  • *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • *Previous experience in head neck surgery
  • *Commitment to a career in head and neck surgery
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • *Medical Degree from a recognised University
  • *FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
  • *Has CCT or equivalent at time of start of post
  • *GMC registration at start of post
ExperienceEssential
  • *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • *Previous experience in head neck surgery
  • *Commitment to a career in head and neck surgery

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