Clinical Fellow ST1/2 in ENTNHS

Job summary

The post holder will need to demonstrate their ability to work at SHO level to cover both the department's outpatient and inpatient services, experience as ENT or Surgical SHOwith ideal previous NHS Experience. This may be at our main site or at one of our peripheral hospital sites.It is therefore a stand alone 6months post in ENT Department that would suit a candidate wishing to pursue an ENT career or to get more experience of ENT.

Main duties of the job

The Department of ENT is looking for an enthusiastic SHO (or equivalent) to join our team on a fixed term basis. This post will give the successful applicant clinical experience in all areas of ENT including the assessment and clinical management of emergency patients. There are research opportunities and the postholder may undertake clinical and medical audit to demonstrate clinical outcomes and clinical effectiveness of the clinical care pathways in ENT. The post is supported by a large team of doctors at all levels who provide a 24/7 elective and emergency service. The department also works very closely with the Department of Audiovestibular Medicine and the two services share a purpose built outpatient area. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible and Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

Fixed 6 months from 7 October 2026

Job description

The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Trust and should be included at somepoint in the job description. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply atall times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. The successful applicant will be expected to work with local managers and professionalcolleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues inthe efficient running of services and will share with consultant colleagues in the medicalcontribution to management. He/she will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policiesand procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to followthe standing orders and financial instruction of the Trust. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained duringthe course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with theprovisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawfuldiscrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies andprofessional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role. To comply with St. Georges No Smoking Policies. To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with theresponsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units inthe United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 500,000 patientsannually. The Trust employs over 5000 staff incorporating 575 Medical and Dental Staff. Itprovides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences,cardiothoracic and specialist children's services. St George's University Hospitals NHSFoundation Trust is now a level 1 trauma centre.St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of London, and as suchhas developed links with most district general hospitals throughout the South West supporting asignificant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust. It serves 1.3 millionpeople across south west London and is one of the major trauma centres in London servicing amuch larger population.