Skull Base, Cochlear Implant and Complex Otology Fellowship

Skull Base, Cochlear Implant and Complex Otology Fellowship The closing date is 22 December 2025 Applications are invited from the UK and internationally for the above post to commence September 2026. The post will be for a period of 12 months, with the aim of enabling independent practice in skull base surgery, cochlear implantation and complex otology within a multidisciplinary setting, as well as providing the opportunity to carry out high quality clinical research. Main duties of the job The skull base surgery is carried out at Salford Royal Hospital and the otology and cochlear implantation is carried out at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Both units have an international reputation for excellence and are among the busiest units in the UK. The unit also hosts the largest neurofibromatosis type II practice in the country and is one of the largest auditory brainstem implant units worldwide. The successful applicant should have obtained the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent and have already gained extensive experience in the field of middle ear otology. The salary will be SpR equivalent and will require the applicant to take part in a 1‑in‑8 specialist registrar on‑call rota that covers Salford Royal Hospital. The post does not carry a National Training Number; applicants who do not yet have their CCT should discuss the post with their regional programme director. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for patients in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. Job responsibilities For full details on the advertised role and the main responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached under the supporting documents heading. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk. Qualifications and Registration FRCS (ORL‑HNS) or equivalent Full GMC registration Knowledge and Experience Clinical experience in Otolaryngology commensurate with a year 5 to 6 SpR Significant experience in complex otology Relevant publications in the field of otology Experience managing skull base pathology and cochlear implantation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr