Job summary
Advanced Rhinology & Anterior Skull Base Fellowship Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Commencing September 2027 (12 months)

Applications are invited for the prestigious Advanced Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Fellowship at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the UK's leading tertiary referral centres. This 12-month programme is designed for senior ENT trainees (post-CCT or equivalent) seeking to transition confidently into independent consultant practice.

This fellowship offers high-volume, high-complexity exposure within a mature, well-integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT), including rhinology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery, allergy/immunology, and respiratory medicine. Fellows will play an active role not only in advanced surgical care but also in MDT-led decision-making, including biologics pathways for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)--a rapidly evolving area of modern rhinology practice.

Main duties of the job
What the Fellowship Offers

• Advanced operative experience across the full rhinology and anterior skull base spectrum:
  • Primary and revision endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)
  • Frontal sinus surgery (Draf procedures)
  • Endoscopic DCR
  • Skull base tumour resection and reconstruction
• Graduated autonomy, preparing you for safe, independent consultant-level practice
• Active participation in rhinology and skull base MDTs, including:
  • Biologics MDT for CRS (e.g. dupilumab pathways)
  • Vasculitis MDT
  • Complex case discussions and surgical planning
• Development of both clinical and non-clinical (consultant-level) skills, including:
  • Decision-making in complex cases
  • Service development and pathway design
  • Leadership, communication, and MDT working
• Dedicated opportunities for:
  • Audit and quality improvement
  • Teaching and faculty involvement (including national courses)
  • Research and publication

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-8019654
Job locations: Queens Medical Centre, Derby road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Why Nottingham?
Nottinghams rhinology fellowship has an established national and international reputation, with a strong track record of producing consultants who go on to lead services across the UK and abroad. The unit offers a supportive, high-performance environment with a clear focus on excellence, innovation, and trainee development.

Who Should Apply
This fellowship is ideally suited to post-CCT (or equivalent) ENT surgeons with:

• Competence in general rhinology
• The ability to supervise and support junior trainees
• A clear ambition to pursue a consultant career with a subspecialist focus in rhinology and skull base surgery

Please see job description attached.

Candidates will be required to have full GMC registration at time of appointment. Please note that this post does not carry formal training recognition. Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training

Experience
Essential

• Post-CCT ENT (or equivalent) and able to supervise/train Spr to operate
• Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals

Desirable

• Project management experience.

Teaching
Essential

• Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students

Desirable

• Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings

Research
Essential

• Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project

Desirable

• Participation in a clinically-based research project.

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).

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training

Experience
Essential

• Post-CCT ENT (or equivalent) and able to supervise/train Spr to operate
• Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals

Desirable

• Project management experience.

Teaching
Essential

• Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students

Desirable

• Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings

Research
Essential

• Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project

Desirable

• Participation in a clinically-based research project.

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: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: Queens Medical Centre, Derby road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: Queens Medical Centre, Derby road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Service ENT
Rishi Srivastava
Rishi.Srivastava@nhs.net
01159249924

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-8019654
Job locations: Queens Medical Centre, Derby road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

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