About this role
Job summary
Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12-month Senior Clinical Fellowship in Thyroid, Parathyroid and Robotic Head & Neck Surgery at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
This unique fellowship offers advanced training in the full spectrum of benign and malignant Head & Neck Surgery, with particular emphasis on thyroid and parathyroid disease, surgeon-performed ultrasound, minimally invasive interventions and robotic surgery.
The department provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care through dedicated one-stop diagnostic clinics delivered in collaboration with Endocrinology, Radiology and Cellular Pathology. The service manages a high volume of endocrine neck pathology and performs over 120 thyroid and parathyroid procedures annually, including complex thyroid surgery, minimally invasive parathyroidectomy and re-operative endocrine surgery.
The successful candidate will gain extensive experience in surgeon-performed head and neck ultrasound, ultrasound-guided diagnostic procedures, endocrine neck surgery, robotic surgery and multidisciplinary management of head and neck disease. The fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity for senior trainees approaching CCT, post-CCT fellows or newly appointed consultants wishing to develop advanced subspecialist expertise in endocrine head and neck surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
o Participate in the assessment, investigation and management of patients with benign and malignant head and neck conditions.
o Undertake supervised and independent operating across the spectrum of thyroid, parathyroid and head and neck surgery according to experience and competency.
o Attend dedicated thyroid, parathyroid and head and neck clinics, including one-stop diagnostic clinics.
o Develop competency in head and neck ultrasound, including thyroid, salivary gland and cervical lymph node assessment, with opportunities for ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsy.
o Gain exposure to thyroid thermal ablation techniques, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA).
o Participate in robotic head and neck and endocrine surgery, including exposure to Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TORTVA) and Transoral Robotic Parathyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TORPVA).
o Participate in weekly Head & Neck Cancer and Endocrine MDT meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making.
o Contribute to the delivery and development of the Head & Neck, Thyroid and Parathyroid services in accordance with Trust objectives.
o Provide clinical supervision and teaching for junior medical staff, medical students and allied healthcare professionals.
o Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, research and service development projects.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- MRCS or equivalent. FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Presentations/Public actions
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must be senior trainees (either Post CCT or in the final year of training)
- Able to deal with general Head and Neck and ENT emergencies
- Evidence of participation in research and continued professional development
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
Desirable
- Research in Head and Neck
- Attendance at relevant ENT training courses
- Experience of developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)