Head and Neck Fellow (August 2027)
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£67,325 / year
Salary
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2212 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2212 Specialist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This post is an opportunity to join the ENT department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust for an established advanced fellowship in head and neck surgery.
The 12 month post is suitable for trainees who have completed their ENT training and are seeking a superb opportunity to receive further sub-specialist training to extend their experience, prior to commencing a consultant position in head and neck surgery. The post will commence in August 2027.
The fellow will also be expected to participate in research, in keeping with the strong academic profile of the department and its links with the University of Birmingham.
Applicants are expected to have obtained the FRCS ORL-HNS (or equivalent) and hold or about to be awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training (or equivalent) in Otolaryngology.
The post holder will have a formal monthly meeting with a supervisor to monitor progress and to ensure appropriate support and opportunities are being given. The post holder will also be allocated sessions for CPD for research and audit activities.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the ENT out-of-hours (OOH) on-call rota, contributing to the provision of emergency ENT services across the Trust. Participation in the on-call rota will form part of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Further details may be obtained from Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be addressed to:
Mr Paul Nankivell, Senior Lecturer and Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, [email protected], telephone: 0121 371 4813
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- *Has CCT or equivalent at time of start of post
- *GMC registration at start of post
Experience
Essential
- *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- *Previous experience in head neck surgery
- *Commitment to a career in head and neck surgery
About the employer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~191k in sample- Offer £67,325
- Middle half £62,556–115,960
- Median £82,888
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£62,556–115,960), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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