About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated post-FY2 doctor to join a unique clinical and research fellowship in Inherited Metabolic Medicine (IMD) and ENT at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. This post offers exposure to the management of rare metabolic disorders, ENT manifestations of inherited diseases, difficult airway assessment, multidisciplinary airway planning, and translational clinical research. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative projects including airway assessment and 3D airway modelling in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), outcomes research in primary hyperparathyroidism, and hearing studies in Alstrm syndrome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to:
*Research into difficult airway assessment in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), including development of patient-specific airway passports and support for 3D airway modelling/printing.
*Analysis of informatics data relating to Primary Hyperparathyroidism, with focus on surgical treatment outcomes and associated clinical parameters.
*Support the analysis of hearing parameters in patients with Alstrm syndrome.
*Attendance at ENT operating theatres, including parathyroid surgery, to support trainees' specialty development.
*Participation in Trust governance, teaching, and professional development.
About us
University 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The fellowship is ideal for trainees considering a career in ENT, Metabolic Medicine, Academic Medicine, or a future MD/PhD, and provides opportunities for publications, national and international presentations and development of surgical and research skills.
Essential requirements:
*MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
*Full GMC registration with licence to practise
*Completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
*Published paper in peer reviewed journal as lead author
Duration: 7 months, with potential extension.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hiwot on 07391537158
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification Full GMC Registration
Experience Essential
Completion of Foundation Training or Equivalent
Additional Criteria Essential
Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post. *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively *Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. *Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines. *Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure *An enquiring and critical approach to work *Caring attitude to patients *Ability to communicate effectively *Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional
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.
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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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)