Clinical Research Fellow (Core) In Otolaryngology (Ent)

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Otolaryngology (ENT) and Digital Health Technologies at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available from 7 August 2024 to 5 August 2025

Main duties of the job

This post is primarily clinical based with the opportunity for the post holder to build their portfolio towards a competitive advantage with Core Surgical and ST3 applications, whilst also working towards completing a PGCE course in conjunction with the University of Cambridge.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for our organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Post holders will participate in a full-shift rolling rota that provides a balanced combination of consultant supervised, firm based teaching with clinical work covering the ward, referrals from A&E and ENT emergency clinics. This ensures that consultant-supervised sessions are provided to optimise the training opportunities available for the Clinical Fellows. Post holders are also required to participate in audit and research projects and in the Cambridge Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching programme.

Sixteen days of study leave will be incorporated into your rota over the academic year, to enable participation with the PGCE course run by the University of Cambridge. You will be supported in participating in wider research within the department, with a specific focus on medical education via mixed reality techniques.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.