Rhinology Fellow (ST8 level) December 2024 - November 2025

Applications are invited for a Rhinology Fellow at ST8 Level in ENT Surgery based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and EMPCC Hub at Leicester General Hospital. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced consultants, led by Mr Theo Valsamakis, 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 fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is for a whole time resident Rhinology Fellow, providing training in all aspects of Rhinology. This is a 12 month clinical fellowship programme designed to develop skills to a level that will enable independent practice as an Rhinology Consultant.

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

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,

being a great place to work,

partnerships for impact, and

research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,

we are proud,

we are inclusive, and

we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Fellow will be a senior non-consultant member of the ENT department, and will receive comprehensive training in Rhinology. The success of the Fellowship is dependent upon integration into the existing firms of the consultants such that teaching, training and clinical experience is maximised for all concerned. The general duties such as organisation and running of clinics and operating lists in the consultants absence are commensurate with the position of a senior member of the firm. The Fellow will be responsible for covering the clinical and theatre sessions in the absence of the consultants.

The fellowship will be in all aspects of Rhinology except skull base and the post will be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

You will take part in a 1 in 7 on-call rota providing cover for the SpR level cover for the new Hub and supporting the emergency on call, supervising emergency cases, and ward patients, during the working day, and be expected to help with the training and supervision of new junior doctors (F2 ST2), as well as take part in Department meetings, research and audit.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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

Experience
Essential

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

Motivation
Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to a special interest in Rhinology

Management Ability
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

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