Senior Otology Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint an Otology Fellow who has a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Informal enquiries about the post are welcome. Please contact Mr Azhar Shaida (ashaida@nhs.net) ENT Consultant and Clinical Lead for Auditory Implants; or Nadeem Bashir (nadeem.bashir@nhs.net) General Manager, Surgical services at RNEDHEDH
The full shift working pattern is arranged across a rota cycle of 14 weeks
This post provides advanced otology and auditory implant surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the field of otology and auditory implants. Previous extensive operative experience in this area would enhance the training opportunities for the successful applicant. This post is not recognised for training by the SAC in Otolaryngology but applications for recognition of training will be fully supported.
This provisional job plan is subject to agreement and change.
The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Azhar Shaida, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital. This will include:
- a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend
- b) Actively participate in the departmental research
- c) To carry out specialist Otology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave
- d) Ability to educate and carry out surgical training to specialist otological trainees
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Senior Otology Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust employer: University College London Hospital
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to staff development and a supportive work culture. With a focus on professional growth, UCLH offers extensive training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a vibrant environment that fosters teamwork and innovation, making it the top NHS trust to work for in England for two consecutive years.
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