University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Otology Clinical Fellow in ENT
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Otology Clinical Fellow in ENT
Senior Clinical Fellowship in Otology
About the Role
This is a 12-month Senior Clinical Fellowship in Otology at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in England, serving a combined population of over 700,000 across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.
The position is designed for surgeons who have completed (or are nearing completion) of specialist ENT training (FRCS ORL-HNS or equivalent) and seek to develop sub-specialist competency in otology, endoscopic ear surgery, and paediatric otology to a level suitable for independent consultant practice. The fellowship is graded at a ST8-equivalent level.
This is a joint post covering:
- Royal Derby Hospital (RDH)
- Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB)
The Fellow will work closely with all four substantive otology consultants and the paediatric ENT lead, gaining broad surgical and clinical exposure.
Please note: This is a Trust post and is not recognised for training by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) or the East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery.
Key Responsibilities
As a senior non-consultant member of the ENT department (operating at ST8-equivalent level), the Fellow’s core duties include:
Clinical & Surgical Responsibilities
- Conduct and assist with otology theatre lists, including:
- Endoscopic and microscopic ear surgery
- Mastoidectomy
- Stapes surgery
- Perform duties at both Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB), with graded autonomy under named consultant supervision
- Run dedicated Otology and Balance outpatient clinics at RDH, under named consultant oversight
- Contribute to QHB Otology clinics as part of the joint Burton post commitment
- Participate in paediatric ENT and paediatric otology clinics and theatre lists
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mandatory Extension Responsibilities
- Cover SPR on-call rota on a 1-in-8 'hot week' basis, supervising:
- Emergency cases
- Ward patients during the working day
- Supervise and train junior doctors (FY2–ST3) in:
- ENT assessment skills
- Surgical techniques
- Attend and contribute to:
- Head and Neck MDT
- All departmental governance meetings
Research & Audit Leadership
- Lead or co-lead at least one audit or quality improvement (QI) project, suitable for publication or national presentation
- Design, conduct, and write up research in collaboration with the consultant team
Committed Values-Based Care
UHDB is committed to professional values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, reflecting in all aspects of work. The Trust is dedicated to:
"Supporting our public, patients, people, and local partners in achieving the best health outcomes through Exceptional Care Together."
Rewards & Opportunities
Professional Development
- Leadership training opportunities
- Continuous support from recruitment through ongoing integration
- Exposure to a public sector healthcare environment, fostering skills for consultant practice
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Staff Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounted onsite gym membership
- Access to fresh fitness classes
- Car leasing schemes
Key Facts
- Outpatient Engagement: On average, handles 4,810 OP appointments daily
- Outpatient Volume: 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients department in England (~2,077/app/day)
- Emergency Care: 3rd largest A&E network in the country, with 1,115 patients seen daily
- Admissions: 195 emergency patients admitted per day
- Operating Theatres:
- Conducted 33,700 planned surgeries in 57 theatres in prior year
- Ranked as one of just 7 Trusts across England with over 50 operating rooms
- Elective Procedures: 140+ daily operations
- Research Activity: Part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, an active research trust with extensive clinical trial and research opportunities
Contact & Enquiries
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Dr Hazem Nijim
Assistant Clinical Director & Consultant in ENT 📧 hazem.nijim@nhs.net 📞 01332 786796
Pa/ENT Medical Secretaries
- Nazia Aslam
- Ms Nadia Ashraf
📞 General queries: 01332 (7) 87047 📍 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am to 3 pm 📍 Both consultants (Dr Nijim and Ms Ashraf) cover telephony and administrative support.
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